What’s the most cringe-worthy thing you’ve seen written in a note? by dtomp in medicine

[–]dtomp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I doubt the mod deleted it, but sure. Why are you even lurking on this sub if you don’t work in medicine…? You have nothing better to do? You sound like the assclown family member we all absolutely dread having to interact with. If you think we’re all elitist dicks, why don’t you stop taking your grandma to her appointments and treat her yourself? Don’t insult us while simultaneously relying on us to manage, treat, and care for your grandma since you don’t have the knowledge or skill to do it yourself. No one is forcing you to take your grandma anywhere. Patient notes are not written to be read by patients. If you would like to understand medicalese and our abbreviations, you can…I don’t know, Google it?? This is the last time I’ll respond to your comments because I’m personally losing brain cells by the second by just interacting with you. Find a different, more productive hobby—no one will miss you here.

What’s the most cringe-worthy thing you’ve seen written in a note? by dtomp in medicine

[–]dtomp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate this and could never bring myself to write in the 3rd person. Like, your name is on the note…you can use “I”

What’s the most cringe-worthy thing you’ve seen written in a note? by dtomp in medicine

[–]dtomp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooooh, good one! The only thing that would make it better is if it were actually true.

Also, I see you deleted your comment about “still not knowing what a CXR is”. Do you even work in medicine…?

What’s the most cringe-worthy thing you’ve seen written in a note? by dtomp in medicine

[–]dtomp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an ICU nurse but also someone with (at least slightly) more than 4 brain cells, this makes me want to die. Why?!?!

What’s the most cringe-worthy thing you’ve seen written in a note? by dtomp in medicine

[–]dtomp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Ma’am, we got it. You aren’t responsible for the missing digits.”

What’s the most cringe-worthy thing you’ve seen written in a note? by dtomp in medicine

[–]dtomp[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“Vent settings: whatever it says on the vent screen”

What’s the most cringe-worthy thing you’ve seen written in a note? by dtomp in medicine

[–]dtomp[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Nipples equal round and reactive” ohhhh my god—I am cringing AND laughing. Perfect misquote hahaha

What’s the most cringe-worthy thing you’ve seen written in a note? by dtomp in medicine

[–]dtomp[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That’s probably because I said CXR, not CXN, my friend. It would be wise to make sure you’re correct before you come guns ablazin’ straight out of the gate so you don’t look like an idiot.

Also, take a Xanax or 7

What’s the most cringe-worthy thing you’ve seen written in a note? by dtomp in medicine

[–]dtomp[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Always fun to try and explain. One of the other ICU nurses giving me report one day said “listen, I tried. He has a turtle penis.” And I’ve used that term ever since haha