February 28, 2013

what's in a name?

When we round, there are anywhere from 6-8 of us. Students, residents, pharmacy residents, all led by the attending doctor. We all have our own separate patients to keep track of, and after a 24 hour call, that's hard enough to do for your own patients, much less those belonging to your classmates. But still.....

Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday Mr. mumblesomethingmumble.
Happy birthday to you.

Note to self. Whenever you have a team of medical students, residents, and attending sing happy birthday to a patient, for the sake of the patient, make sure everyone knows the patient's name.

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