>From Julia Bray in Mt Isa, some humour to brighten your day. These are from
actual medical records.
Cheers
Felicity (-:
Subject:More Actual Medical Records
> > >
> > >By the time he was admitted, his rapid heart had stopped, and he was
> feeling better.
> > >
> > >Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year.
> > >
> > >On the second day the knee was better and on the third day it had
> completely disappeared.
> > >
> > >She has had no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was
> very hot in bed last night.
> > >
> > >The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing me in 1993.
> > >
> > >Patient was released to outpatient department without dressing.
> > >
> > >I have suggested that he loosen his pants before standing, and then, when
> he stands with the help of his wife, they should fall to the floor.
> > >
> > >The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be
> > >depressed.
> > >
> > >Discharge status: Alive but without permission.
> > >
> > >The patient will need disposition, and therefore we will get Dr. Smith
> > >to dispose of him.
> > >
> > >Healthy appearing decrepit 69 year-old male, mentally alert but
> forgetful.
> > >
> > >The patient refused an autopsy.
> > >
> > >The patient has no past history of suicides.
> > >
> > >The patient expired on the floor uneventfully.
> > >
> > >Patient has left his white blood cells at another hospital.
> > >
> > >The patient's past medical history has been remarkably insignificant
> > >with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days.
> > >
> > >She slipped on the ice and apparently her legs went in separate
> directionsin early December.
> > >
> > >The patient experienced sudden onset of severe shortness of breath with
> > >picture of acute pulmonary edema at home while having sex, which
> gradually deteriorated in the emergency room.
> > >
> > >The patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch.
> > >
> > >Since she can't get pregnant with her husband, I thought you would like
> to work her up.
> > >
> > >Skin: somewhat pale but present.
> > >
> > >Admitted in error.
> > >
> > >Patient was seen in consultation by Dr Jones, who felt that we should
> sit on the abdomen and I agree.
> > >
> > >Large brown stool ambulating in the hall.
> > >
> > >Patient has two teenage children but no other abnormalities.
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