Except this week it is at our expense.
So it would be great if every clinical encounter with a
patient went smoothly. Unfortunately it does not always work that way. Maybe it
is the lack of sleep, or possibly the mind-boggling amounts of information we
have to know, but some visits just get a little awkward. Here are a few of our embarrassing patient encounters…
5) While getting frustrated with a computer that did not
seem to be working, my 70 year old patient suggested it may work better if I turn it
on.
4) In the midst of a pap test, I asked the woman if she had ever been told where her cervix was hiding.
3) While performing an abdominal exam on an attractive male
patient he asked if I was blushing, I subsequently turned beet red, tried to
laugh it off, and then snorted.
2) Instead of asking my preceptor where the lubricant was prior to performing a DRE (digital rectal exam), I asked him for KY Jelly.
1) In medical school I misheard an elderly 90 year old patient with a strong accent. I thought he was saying he was worried about 'his orgasms' instead of 'his organs.' I subsequently started taking a sexual history, until I was stopped by the doctor observing me when he realized my mistake. Least to say it was a good lesson - always clarify your patient's concerns.
Have a good weekend everyone!
Let us know your embarrassing clinical experiences - share them below.
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