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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