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For The 20th Time, Dang It!

September 7, 2021 No Comments
Annoyed girl wondering if anyone has been paying attention.

If you’ve ever been to the doctor then you probably know what it’s like to be asked the same question twenty times. 

-What brings you in today?

-How did that happen?

-What medications are you taking?

-What allergies do you have? 

-Do you drink?

-How much?

-Do you smoke?

-Do you take any illicit drugs?

-Are you sure? *looks down at urine test results*

-No, I’m not a cop or your pastor. That’s not my job, I just want to know what’s in your body so that I don’t give you something that will hurt you. 

-Riiiiiight. 🤨 Well, moving on…

Are you tired of answering these questions again and again? You’re not alone. But there’s a method to our madness. 

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Written by: Robert Ridgeway, PA-C

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