A translation guide for physician-speak-2nd try

Are you a new nurse? Do you find yourself bewildered by doctor-speak? Don’t panic! Auntie Jo has your translation guide right here. 

Physician: “This will feel like a pinch.”

Translation: “This will feel like I’m shooting you with a small-caliber handgun in slow motion.”

Physician: “The patient presents with an interesting medical history…”

Translation: ”Way too much to go into here; check out the previous doctor’s dictation.”

Physician: “….With certain factitious elements.”

Translation: “Munchausen.”

Physician: “The patient is an extremely pleasant middle-aged man.”

Translation: ”The patient talks a lot.”

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