I can no longer hold my peace. I am going to complain about certain of the patients I try to help.
Patients ask what is the "best" thing for a cold. I ask the symptoms and invariably the first thing they say is I have 'sinus'.
Let me make this very simple. 'Sinus' is a body part NOT a symptom. Are your sinuses congested, running, dry, painful, dripping blood etc.?
What would happen if I went to the Instacare for a urinary tract infection and when I am asked the problem I answer, I have "penis". Instead of leaving with seven days of Cipro and/or Pyridium I'd be laughed at (or leave with an Rx for Levitra).
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My favorite is when people say they want the "best" medicine for their "cold and flu". I ask them which symptoms they have and they look at me like I'm an idiot and say, "I have cold and flu!"
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