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Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 08:27 am: |
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A sweet grandmother telephoned St. Joseph's Hospital, and she timidly asked, "Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?" The operator responded, "I'll be glad to help, dear. What's the Patients name and room number?" The grandmother in her weak tremulous voice said, "Norma Findlay, Room 302." The operator replied, "Let me place you on hold while I check with her nurse." After a few minutes the operator returned to the phone, "Oh, good News. Her nurse has told me that Norma is doing very well. Her blood pressure is fine; her blood work just came back as normal. And her physician, Dr. Cohen, has scheduled her to be discharged Tuesday." The grandmother said, "Thank you. That's wonderful. I was so worried! God bless you for the good news." The operator replied, "You're more than welcome. Is Norma your daughter? The grandmother said, "No, I'm Norma Findlay in Room 302. No one tells me $HIT! |
Jramsey
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 08:30 am: |
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Ain't that the truth. |
Dtx
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 09:58 am: |
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I don't think the joke makes sense. I believe it is illegal to give patient info out over the phone. Has to do with patient confidentiality. My wife is a nurse. |
Spiderman
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 10:38 am: |
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IT'S A JOKE!!! |
Wolfridgerider
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 10:45 am: |
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IT'S A JOKE!!! And I'm laughing.....hehehehaha |
S1wmike
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 12:57 pm: |
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LMAO!!!!!!!
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Firebolteric_ma
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 12:59 pm: |
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I don't think the joke makes sense. I believe it is illegal to give patient info out over the phone. Has to do with patient confidentiality. My wife is a nurse. That is a better line than the joke itself.....} |
Bartimus
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 01:01 pm: |
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It's true though, they don't tell ya $hit. Also, the nurses don't respond very quickly when you press them little nurse call buttons. when I was in the hospital with a heart condition a few years back, I learned to unplug the heart monitor when I wanted a nurse in the room. Amazing how quickly they come to your room when you start heart rate drops to a flat line...
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Danger_dave
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 01:04 pm: |
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Dr Cohen prescribes Norma should HTFU. |
Henry_the_8th
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 01:36 pm: |
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1203cc of HTFU---STAT |
Ulynut
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 07:16 pm: |
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Man, I love this place! "Makes no sense" "its a joke" "1203cc of HTFU" You guys are killin me!! |
Rainman
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 11:01 pm: |
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Back in the old days you could find out how a patient was doing. Now, with HIPPA, the only people who know your condition are the folks at the billing agency and your insurance company. |
Cyclonedon
| Posted on Thursday, February 07, 2008 - 12:23 am: |
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"It's true though, they don't tell ya $hit." But they sure know how to bill you for their services!!! |
Tx05xb12s
| Posted on Thursday, February 07, 2008 - 12:52 am: |
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Looks like somebody forgot to take their happy pill this morning. He's right though, but just a little light on the delivery. |
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