Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Overheard in a patient's house

OVERHEARD IN A PATIENT'S HOUSE
Paramedics attend the house of a very sweet, very elderly yet sprightly lady living home alone in a fairly remote rural area.  She had earlier called her doctor to tell him she felt unwell. The doctor then called for an ambulance to attend.
After assessment, the patient refuses transport to hospital.  The paramedics try to educate the patient on the phone number to use in case of an emergency.
PARAMEDIC

"So, if we leave you at home, and if you ever feel unwell, do you know the number to call the ambulance?"


ELDERLY PATIENT

"No..."


PARAMEDIC

"It's 000"


ELDERLY PATIENT

"Oh, is that it?  Just 000 and I can get you two to come to my house?"


PARAMEDIC 

"Yes"


ELDERLY PATIENT

"What if I feel well?  Can you just come over for a cup for tea?"








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