TIA No Joke for a Neurologist

Well, today was like no other day. I got to the hospital at 4:30, so I could pre-round before my attending showed up at 6am. Things were going smoothly until we got to a Neuro consult on a patient who should have never been there. We had canceled the consult the prior day, which was made by another minion, but that won't stop the non-readers from doing it. Reviewing chart orders is a tough concept to grasp, especially when they change. Anyways, when the giant found out that some little minion had carried out the consult he decided to intervene and discuss the matter with the Neurologist. After conversing about the situation, the giant told the other that it was just a TIA and should not be worry about the situation. However, this did not go over well with the neurologist who did not think that TIAs were a laughing matter. I guess he didn't know that TIA actually means Totally Inappropriate Admission. I of course was leaning against the wall laughing my ass of as the situation unfolded. Seriously, I must be in some need of enjoyment since I found this situation the highlight of my day.

Practicing in the Jungle

I have finally arrived at a Hospital. A place where humanity and decency are left at the door. My day begins way before the hint of sunlight. A time when the monsters are sleeping, nurses are friendly and attendings are sleeping. I scurry through the paperwork of the day before and make my rounds to check on the few patients that I have before the sun shows her face, because I know that when it does all things will change. The hospital is a backwards place. So, thanks Upton Sinclair for your book on hospitals.