New changes for the residency program happening this
year... Also happens to be the understatement
of the year. Perhaps the biggest change involves our presence rotating at St.
Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, CT. After decades of operating and caring for
those of the Bridgeport area our contract with the hospital will be ending as
of June 30th. It’s been the hot topic gossip this month as I have
rotated here. I go to see a consult in the ED, and the ED doc is more
interested in getting the scoop on the story than my plan for the patient.
Needless to say, it is going to be a rough transition for everyone. I’m thankful I’m back for two more months before
it ends, as I can use that time to grab up all the cases I can before we have
to leave and no longer have the option.
In other news, we had a patient the other day, who would
fall into the category of “pleasantly demented.” An unofficial official
category, much more enjoyable than the otherwise demented individual. This one
had an interesting twist, as you could seemingly have a normal conversation
with her and then suddenly find yourself in a zone of déjà vu, not sure if she
was crazy, you were crazy or both of ya were crazy. Anyways, her issue was
managed conservatively with successful results and resolution without surgical intervention. On the
morning of the day of her discharge the conversation went something like this…
Resident: Good morning ma'am. How are you feeling this
morning?
patient: Are you part of the surgery team?
Resident: Yes
Patient: Thank you! You did such a good job!!
Resident: You’re welcome! A good job with what?
Patient: With the surgery!! I don’t even see a scar!!
*facepalm*
Much Love.
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