Small Stuff 3

Friend to Ted “How are you going with your no falls resolution?” “OK I made it three times and I’ve only fallen twice so I’m in front.”

“What physio do you get to pull you up after a fall Ted?” “The one with the low center of gravity, saves her back”

I am a difficult patient. We are the unpaid quality inspectors.

Neurologist to patient “What finger am wiggling on which hand?” Assume we are facing each other and the left side is lined up with the waggling fingers so automatically say “Left side.” Which is nonsense. What I should have said was “Your right hand facing my left side.” Sorry for length of this problem but anyone who comes up with a foolproof neuro question will be rewarded with a warm inner glow.

Ted to physio in rehab hospital “Who runs this place?” “We do” What do the doctors do then?” “Check the pulse of patients, which in your case is necessary to see if you are still with us after a fall” “I think you exaggerated.” You should not have said that Ted!

Has Ted done his dash?

Angus