The words called so far are highlighted, to check a winning card.
* “I forgot my glasses” during paperwork review
* “I’m feeling fine today” after reporting every symptom imaginable
* “I’ve been doing therapy exercises” (clearly untouched handout)
* “No medication changes” … followed by 5 new bottles on the counter
* Dog barks the entire visit
* Family member answers every question for the patient
* Family member appears halfway through with “I have a few questions…”
* Finding the TV volume somehow set to maximum
* Getting lost in a neighborhood with identical houses
* Hunting for the blood pressure cuff for 10 minutes
* Offered food you politely can’t refuse
* Oxygen tubing tangled beyond explanation
* Patient pulls out a completely different med list than what’s in the chart
* Patient says “I’m not home” while clearly answering from home
* Patient says “My doctor never told me that”
* Patient says they “don’t use assistive devices” while holding a walker
* Patient starts telling their entire life story at the door
* Patient weighs themselves with shoes jacket and purse on
* Realizing your next patient is 35 minutes away with rush-hour traffic
* Signature takes longer than the entire visit
* Surprise cat jumps onto your paperwork
* The recliner becomes the official assessment station
* Trying to explain Medicare coverage for the 47th time
* Wi-Fi/cell service disappears exactly when charting
Can you come after 6 PM?”
