DwayneEMTP Posted June 23, 2012 Posted June 23, 2012 I tend to not be a big fan of pithy entry lines. Like people saying, "Don't worry, we won't drop you. We only drop people on Wednesdays. Oh wait! Today is Wednesday! Hahahahaha." I usually just say something like, "Hi, I'm Dwayne. I'm a paramedic and..What's going on?" Followed by something like, "I've got ya. This is what seems to be happening. How about if we...take you to the hospital/have you stand up for a minute/get some vitals and see how they look...etc." Anything that makes them understand that I'm connected to them specifically and not just giving them some pat line that I give to everyone...
Arctickat Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 Yeah, I'm not much of a jokester when it comes to reassuring my patient. I take it quite seriously. Here's another peeve I have; "I'm going to take your vitals." or "I'm going to take your blood pressure." I prefer to use the word Check rather than Take. If I tell someone that I'm taking something of theirs, the inference is that they will be missing that item and I will possess it when I finish my task. Most would understand what I mean if I were to take their vitals....but some might think I mean their liver or heart.
Asysin2leads Posted June 24, 2012 Posted June 24, 2012 I remember saying this a few years back, but I like to appear out of nowhere and say "Please state the nature of the medical emergency." 2
DFIB Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 In town - Buenas Tardes, Soy Juan paramedico de la CR. Como le puedo ayudar? In the villages. Amo xhimumakmate, tex palehues. Oh, and I am not Juan.
Vorenus Posted June 25, 2012 Posted June 25, 2012 I guess, most often I say: "Good day, this is X, can you tell me why you`ve called?" or something like that. It varies, I never really thought about it until now.
Vorenus Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Will that be cash or credit :-} LOL! Now that`s a nice one... You might also try: "Hey, my name is X... what can I do for... oh - wait... sry, I forgot my credit card reader in the ambulance... just wait a minute, I`ll be right back!"
craig Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 Yeah, I'm not much of a jokester when it comes to reassuring my patient. I take it quite seriously. Here's another peeve I have; "I'm going to take your vitals." or "I'm going to take your blood pressure." I prefer to use the word Check rather than Take. If I tell someone that I'm taking something of theirs, the inference is that they will be missing that item and I will possess it when I finish my task. Most would understand what I mean if I were to take their vitals....but some might think I mean their liver or heart. really??? the doctor probable 'takes' their BP as well. so you are going to 'check' it....compared to what? how can you check their vitals/ BP if you dont know what is the norm for this person..... check mine and you might find that it is 160/90...so you 'checked' it...is that normal, cause if you told me you were checking it that is what I would ask....and wuld you know if it was or not.... gee, so you take their vitals......you are not stealing it..........i think that most people would know the difference
Kiwiology Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 I generally say take, do or check more than likely check Yes hello its Dr Kiwi I am one of, the helicopter medical doctors and I am going to take your blood pressure and eat your babies rawr!! Hmm I think GSA-HEMS might check if I am actually a doctor before hiring me hmmmm poo
Bieber Posted June 26, 2012 Posted June 26, 2012 I tend to not be a big fan of pithy entry lines. Like people saying, "Don't worry, we won't drop you. We only drop people on Wednesdays. Oh wait! Today is Wednesday! Hahahahaha." I usually just say something like, "Hi, I'm Dwayne. I'm a paramedic and..What's going on?" Followed by something like, "I've got ya. This is what seems to be happening. How about if we...take you to the hospital/have you stand up for a minute/get some vitals and see how they look...etc." Anything that makes them understand that I'm connected to them specifically and not just giving them some pat line that I give to everyone... I'm guilty of doing the pat line (though I usually say we haven't dropped anyone for at least an hour). In my experience, though, my patients seemed to appreciate the lighthearted humor. I try not to just regurge every conversation over and over again, I just like to try and give patients a sense of ease and comfort.
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