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So.... the other day in the ER, I had an order for chest xrays on a 20 yo patient. She was complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. I go to get her and she wasn't there. The RN said she would be right back, she walked up the street to the store to get another pack of cigarettes.

Tonight, I had a patient complaining of abdominal pain. I took xrays and was wondering what I was seeing exactly. It ended up being a bottle of pills that she forgot she put "up there". (yes, there) They belonged to her BF. He made her mad about a month ago, so she hid his prescription pills on him and forgot about them. The weirdest part of the whole thing? I've actually had that happen before with another patient.

Neither had insurance or thought to go see a doctor for cheaper treatment.

Just in case you are ever wondering why the ER wait is so long or costs so much, now you know.

[crazycanuck]

OMG..what a bunch of idiots! Some people are just...not with it..

Sticking a bottle of pills inside you..ooookk..

6hr tomororoowww.weeeeeeee

[Zen]

Someone needs a new purse.

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Ahem.

Kit got her acceptance letter today. She is going to be doing her clinical internship for the radiography program at this hospital...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLw


She's very happy and excited. I haven't been able to think straight or walk right all day since we checked the mail.

[crazycanuck]

Way coolio Kit!!! Wahooooeyyy!!! *clap clap boogie dance*

We're off to play at a 6hr mtb event...can't crash too hard as I have papers due...

[snapdragen]

Way to go Kit!!

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Ah well, I guess I have to take the ol' ball 'n chain out for dinner now. It never ends, does it? It's interesting... there was a lady in one of her math classes last year that she became friends with and exchanged books with, blah, blah, blah... that lady applied to the radiography program this year too. She volunteers at the hospital Kit will be a student at. They've been talking and that lady had one of her interviews where we work. It turns out... Kit got into her hospital and she got into ours. Essentially, they've switched places. They both had the idea to ask for someplace new so they could experience more. So, she will be one of my students in the fall. Kit has already informed her that I would be glad to haze her as a freshman and put her through the ringer for 2 years.



Hey Pax!!! This is for you. You know why....