Classic Patient Statements

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I heard a real gem the other night.

The patient was trying to tell me the name of her antidepressant. She thought for a minute, then triumphantly cried, "I got it! It's Zambuka!"

She was trying to say "Cymbalta."

:lol2:

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Specializes in Pedatrics, Child Protection.

When I worked in LTC there was one LOL who was the sweetest thing. She tried so hard to remember my name, but never got it quite right.

One morning I came in and she said "I remember your name!"

Me: "really? Who am I"

She: "it starts with an A"

Me: "yes...."

She: (proudly and loudly) "AGENDA"

OK....close....Angela/agenda...I just let her go with it....;)

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Specializes in Med/Surg; Psych; Tele.

Well, here's one we've all heard (drives me up the wall a little)...

"Yeah, the doctor said the problem was my prostrate."

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Specializes in Med-Surg/Peds/O.R./Legal/cardiology.

I had a pt. with cholecystitis one time write me a note "Ebear, what is my Billy Reuben today?" I had to laugh and thought..."hmmm....I think I used to date him in high school..." :lol2:

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Specializes in critical care.
I had a pt. with cholecystitis one time write me a note "Ebear, what is my Billy Reuben today?" I had to laugh and thought..."hmmm....I think I used to date him in high school..." :lol2:

:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::D:D:D:D. I think I did too! what a riot!!!!!!

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