16 Health "Lies" People Still Believe (But Really, Really Shouldn’t), According To Doctors And Nurses
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“ICU nurse here. Your loved one’s safety is my very first priority. That means your comfort comes second. When you ask me for bottled water or a warm blanket, I’m slotting those requests into a list of 30 things I need to get done by priority — and my patients’ care comes first, always.”
“I’m sorry to ask you to wait and sorrier when I forget the ice chips you requested half an hour ago, but I’ve given antibiotics, taught tracheostomy care, called the doctor for orders, and started a blood transfusion since you last asked me. Please be patient, if you can. We’re short-staffed, overworked, and can only do one thing at one time. If you’re my priority, it means YOUR life is in danger!”
—Anonymous, 31, Pennsylvania
