Part of my job involves asking people about their current health problems as part of their medical history. Usually they have filled out a form before their appointment listing their problems.
When I see ADD or ADHD listed I get a feeling of dread.
I also have to ask them what medicines they take. Sometimes they have a list like this.
Or like this.
Or they don't have one at all but know they take "a white pill every day for my blood".
But when I see this listed I know the visit will likely take a very predictable course.
This one is the most common one I see these days. It must be a Tier I drug on the insurance companies' formularies.
Because I know the entire time will go like this. These patients do not stop talking. Ever.
And sadly, they do not listen either.
Or remember what they just said.... or what I told them to do.
It can be very frustrating to try to get enough pertinent information from them.
There is no good solution that I have found yet.
Wishful thinking.
Unfortunately these are not yet commercially available. I would stock them immediately.
And these. The tops do not show under my slacks. It's my little secret way of feeling more powerful.
But really, I can't fool myself.
I am really just an overeducated servant to them.
Those patients make me wish I had chosen a different career path.
I'm not sure my date would support another career change, though.
