Conversations with patients (1)
Taking history from an old demented patient is always a struggle.Sometimes it feels like that the accompanying relatives becomes as much demented as the patient.A normal history taking goes on like this..
Me: What's ur complaint?Are you having any pain anywhere?
Very old patient(VOP):I am sick. (groans)
Me:Tell me about it.What's the cause of your sickness?Are you in pain?
VOP:Doctor,i am sick
Me to the young demented relative:What's his complaint?
Young demented relative(YDR):He is sick doctor.
Me:What made you think that he is sick?
YDR:I don't know.He is just sick.
Me:**wishes i was on the moon in a thick suit bouncing around
Me: What's ur complaint?Are you having any pain anywhere?
Very old patient(VOP):I am sick. (groans)
Me:Tell me about it.What's the cause of your sickness?Are you in pain?
VOP:Doctor,i am sick
Me to the young demented relative:What's his complaint?
Young demented relative(YDR):He is sick doctor.
Me:What made you think that he is sick?
YDR:I don't know.He is just sick.
Me:**wishes i was on the moon in a thick suit bouncing around
posted by Dancing in the Rain at 10:46 PM
2 Comments:
ahh tell me about it... :) especially with the language difficulties and all
Yes,u are right.It is like fumbbling for something in the dark.:P hahah!!
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