Didn't Sign Up For This...But It Sure is Funny

So within the past few months of answering the phone at the clinic, I have heard a multitude of funny stories. However, sometimes people are so ridiculously comfortable they share strangely uncomfortable information.

I know that I'm working in the medical field, I just found it funny that people willingly share extremely personal information with someone who is just scheduling the appointment. I'm not the nurse who is working for the doctor they are visiting or a nurse yet at all. I just type in information, check it to make sure its correct and continue with setting up an appointment by stating dates of open appointments for their physician.

I have heard everything from "I have herpes...well at least I think I do" to "When it effects our sex life, you better know the hell I'm coming to that appointment" not to mention a multitude of other things.

I have to admit, as awkward as it is hearing those statements, I would much rather hear them to getting a phone call that a patient is deceased because usually an extremely close family member makes the call. I want to reach out and be there, take away their pain. You can hear it in their voice. The phone is so impersonal to find out such life changing information and try to work with a patient. Maybe it's better for them though.

Anyway, I'm curious as to what may happen once I start training with Dr. Jackson over in Dermatology. I'm extremely excited, know it will be a great experience, and help truly begin my journey in the medical field. As of this time next week, I will have begun training and I can't wait!