During my first bedside procedure as an attending physician, I was holding a part of a rigid sigmoidoscope, and asked “Where do I put this?” (Meaning on the cart? In a tray? Etc…)
Our head nurse couldn’t see what I was speaking about, and thought I meant where do I put the sigmoidoscope! She teased me about that for years.
Always be careful what is said and how it’s heard! 😊
That was truly amazing.And also, very believable, my first day as a student nurse in the or I did something, i'm not sure what now, but he did not like it.So the doctor threw an instrument across the room and yelled at me.I proceeded to walk out and told the nun I was never coming back
My last name is Kocher, which is also of course the name of a surgical instrument. I didn’t know that as a medical student on my first clinical rotation, which was Surgery. First day in the OR holding a retractor and the surgeon says, “Kocher”, to which I replied, “Yes”, and he glanced at me. A few minutes later the same exchange, then again. I was certain I was doing something wrong that was so obvious that the surgeon didn’t have to even name it, and decided in that moment that whatever was going on in the OR was to weird for me…so onto Internal Medicine and ID.
What a great and real story Ed! I couldn’t wait to see how it ended. I was certainly impressed with the ooops lesson, but to be honest, I may have been more impressed that you nailed the answer on the prolapsed rectum!!!
Ed, you observed and were called on to assist the Doctor that would teach and critique you and the class. I can understand why Oops would not be in the medical vocabulary. The patient wouldn't want to hear Oops.
Right, Peter, a good lesson for me. Not to blurt words, but to remain calm, to handle difficult medical situations always bound to happen. That was the leason.
Great story. I,too, have had mentors I never wanted to fail. Inevitably, it happens and my confidence would be sucked away into that black hole of self-doubt. The strong hand that kept me from succumbing was the words of the mentor who understood and said the right thing at the right moment.
Great story!
During my first bedside procedure as an attending physician, I was holding a part of a rigid sigmoidoscope, and asked “Where do I put this?” (Meaning on the cart? In a tray? Etc…)
Our head nurse couldn’t see what I was speaking about, and thought I meant where do I put the sigmoidoscope! She teased me about that for years.
Always be careful what is said and how it’s heard! 😊
HaHa, love it. Right, Tom, we never forget those moments
Dr. I,
That was a great story. It took me back to my OR days as a student at RIH. Love your stories. Marianne
Familiar stories, Marianne. I'm pleased I rekindled your memories.
Another great learning point not to be forgotten!
Oh yes, Natalie. Careful on your motorcycle today.
That was truly amazing.And also, very believable, my first day as a student nurse in the or I did something, i'm not sure what now, but he did not like it.So the doctor threw an instrument across the room and yelled at me.I proceeded to walk out and told the nun I was never coming back
Good that you walked out, Patti. That physician behavior is inexcusable
My last name is Kocher, which is also of course the name of a surgical instrument. I didn’t know that as a medical student on my first clinical rotation, which was Surgery. First day in the OR holding a retractor and the surgeon says, “Kocher”, to which I replied, “Yes”, and he glanced at me. A few minutes later the same exchange, then again. I was certain I was doing something wrong that was so obvious that the surgeon didn’t have to even name it, and decided in that moment that whatever was going on in the OR was to weird for me…so onto Internal Medicine and ID.
Jeff, thank you. Your story is hysterical, and I can see, and feel, with you. Right; surgery was out for me also.
Only two ways the medical student can cut a knot - too short, or too long ...
HaHa, mine were always too long. Thus, I never even considered being a surgeon!
I did, but the brutal training was a turnoff (early nineties). Urology appealed, partly because of an excellent rotation. But ... anyway.
Nice
Loved this story. My favorite so far. Laughed out loud.
Thanks, Mike. I'm pleased to give you a chuckle these days.
What a great and real story Ed! I couldn’t wait to see how it ended. I was certainly impressed with the ooops lesson, but to be honest, I may have been more impressed that you nailed the answer on the prolapsed rectum!!!
Bravo:)
HaHa, thanks, Melina.
Ed, you observed and were called on to assist the Doctor that would teach and critique you and the class. I can understand why Oops would not be in the medical vocabulary. The patient wouldn't want to hear Oops.
Right, Peter, a good lesson for me. Not to blurt words, but to remain calm, to handle difficult medical situations always bound to happen. That was the leason.
I'm sure that you carried throughout your medical career.
I tried to
I'M sure you did!
Ed,
Great story. I,too, have had mentors I never wanted to fail. Inevitably, it happens and my confidence would be sucked away into that black hole of self-doubt. The strong hand that kept me from succumbing was the words of the mentor who understood and said the right thing at the right moment.
Ned
Indeed. Something to learn. Ned. Always forward, learn from mistakes and teach.
Sounds like motivation to go into GI, Ed. 😊
It wasn't immediate. But i 'eliminated' Surgery as a discipline.
😳 New respect. “Macbeth” in the operating room.
HaHa. Love it. I rarely frequented the OR after my oops
Yes, thanks, Muriel. I never forgot it . . . obviously
That was quite the learning experience. Great story.
Best, Muriel