Monday, 5 July 2010

unwell, apparently

On checking my post at work today, I find 3 letters from our local A and E (Accident and Emergency)department. On each, though there are many categories in which medical information may be entered, each contains only one word, neatly typewritten:

"UNWELL"

Now I'm all in favour of keeping medical notes concise and to the point, but quite frankly this is ludicrous. I phone the consultant in charge of A and E, and miraculously I am put through without delay. I explain what has happened, and he is somewhat sheepish, and following what amounts to an abject apology, promises to send more useful information soonest. Well, that would be nice...

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