Ever get a dictation that completely misses the mark? Last week a doctor said ‘patient sees double,’ but typed ‘patient sees bubbles.’ I couldn’t stop laughing, picturing someone trying to explain their vision issues with soap! These mix-ups keep our days interesting, don’t they?
, those mix-ups drive me nuts, especially when you’re trying to make sense of it all. I once had a doctor say ‘patient has a history of nightmares’ but typed ‘patient has a history of night sweats.’ It’s hilarious in hindsight, but it makes me double-check everything. How do we even manage to keep track of these during busy shifts?