by Outreach Of Hope
If you have ever thought that some of the people who write notes on your medical chart have no sense of humor, think again! For your enjoyment we have reprinted some actual medical chart notations.
- 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 disappeared completely. - 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. - Discharge status: Alive but without permission. - The patient refused an autopsy. - The patient has no past history of suicides. - Between you and me, we ought to be able to get this lady pregnant. - She is numb from her toes down. - Rectal exam revealed a normal size thyroid. - She stated that she had been constipated for most of her life until she got a divorce. - I saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical therapy. - The lab test indicated abnormal lover function. - The patient was to have a bowel resection. However, he took a job as a stockbroker instead. - Patient was seen in consultation by Dr. ______, who felt 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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