Lady - Hello I'd like some information on a patient, Mrs Tiptree. She was admitted last week with chest pains and I just want to know if her condition has deteriorated, stabilised or improved?
Hospital - Do you know which ward she is in?
Lady - Yes, ward P, room 2B
Hospital - I'll just put you through to the nurse station
Nurse - Hello ward P, how can I help?
Lady - I would just like some information on a patient, Mrs Tiptree, I was wondering if her condition had deteriorated, stabilised or improved?
Nurse - I'll just check her notes. I'm pleased to say that Mrs Tiptree's conditioned has improved. She has regained her appetite, her temperature has steadied and after some routine checks tonight, she should be well enough to go home tomorrow.
Lady - Oh that's wonderful news, I'm so happy, thankyou ever so much!
Nurse - You seem very relieved, are you a close friend or relative?
Lady - No, I'm Mrs Tiptree in room 2b. Nobody tells you fuck all in here...'
Submitted by Stephen Devereau
