Disclaimer & The Importance of Laughing in Earnest.

I forgot to mention - my daily blog for September will be happening on The Vegan Apprentice.

I have a few posts in mind for this blog this month, but daily?  No, not going to happen.  Not this month anyway.

Although, come to think of it, I could just about do a post a day with patient bloopers collected over my years in general practice.  Lately some of my patients have, inadvertently I am sure, upped the ante in the bloopers stakes.  Hmmm, or maybe its a plot.  Something along the lines of "Try and make Mandy laugh in a patients face".  If that is the case, so far I am winning.  I always manage to keep a straight face.  Well, at least until the consultation is over.  I do have some decorum!

It's probably not a devious plot.


In fact maybe it is a good plot.  One designed to bring me more laughter.  And I do love to laugh.  And then I get to laugh about it again when I come home and tell my husband.


(It's not a plot at all is it?)

Anyway, here is an example from this week:

After examining a reasonably well 9 year old boy:
Me: He has a head cold and does not need any antibiotics.  (This is the abbreviated version).
Mother: Do you have time for one more question?
Me: Sure
Mother: I have been trying to teach him how to breathe. Do you have any tips on teaching children how to breathe?

I would love to hear your bloopers.   Opportunities for laughter should be shared.  

PS. No patients where harmed in the writing of this blog post.  Confidentiality upheld at all times.  :)