So I had a "quad study" this week, meaning the patient had 4 studies scheduled for one visit. Most studies are about an hour each...meaning if I were to see 4 single-study patients it would take me 4 hours including reporting and miscellaneous paperwork. I am pretty efficient after 12 years of practice...so depending on the disease processes I could do this test (carotid, renal, lower extremity arterial, vein mapping) in about 3 hours or less. Anyway, I digress.
The point is, the patient will be in the exam room for multiple hours...and therefore will likely need to use a restroom at some point in the process.
I work in a gorgeous, newly-designed, fabulous vascular lab space with enormous exam rooms, ample technologist workspace and nice restrooms :-) Said restrooms are adjacent to the spacious exam rooms.
As I direct the patient toward the restroom, I literally--and quite without intention--say: "...okay, have a nice...umm...uhh...and I'll see you afterward...there...in the exam room..."
Awkward.
1 comment:
That's awesome... I love it!! You crack me up and totally painted the greatest picture.
Love you, sis!
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