Sep 28 2008
How can I help you?
Here is a fun page to get at 0020 while on call.
Nurse (in a thick Indian accent, a la Apu): Doctor, the medical examiner called about one of Dr. M’s patients who passed away.
Me: OK. What patient?
Nurse: Um. I’m not familiar with the patient.
Me: Sure, but who was it?
Nurse: It was the medical examiner.
Me: No, what patient was the medical examiner calling about?
Nurse: Oh, I’m not familiar with the patient.
Me: I mean what is the patient’s name?
Nurse: I don’t know the patient’s name.
Me: So what I can do for you if neither of us know who the medical examiner is calling about?
Nurse: Ok doctor. Let me check on that and call you back.
Me: Ok. Thanks.