60 yrs of NHS
Lady
rings her local hospital and this conversation
follows:
'Hello I'd like some information on a patient, Mrs
Tiptree.
She was admitted last week with chest pains and I just
want to know if her condition has deteriorated,
stabilised or improved?''
Do you know which ward she is in?
''Yes, ward P, room 2B''
I'll just put you through to the nurse station.
''Hello, ward P, how can I help?
''I would just like some information on a patient, Mrs Tiptree,
I was wondering if her condition had deteriorated,
Stabilised or improved?''
I'll just check her notes. I'm pleased to say that Mrs Tiptree's
conditioned has improved. She has regained
her appetite, her temperature has steadied and
after some routine checks tonight, she should be well
enough to go home tomorrow.
''Oh that's wonderful news; I'm so happy, thank you ever
so much!''
You seem very relieved, are you a close friend
or relative?
''No, I'm Mrs Tiptree in room 2b. Nobody tells you
naff
all in here...'