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Just saw this on Facebook

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Nonnie Fri 28-Mar-14 09:32:24

It is thought provoking whether true or not.

A sweet grandmother Telephoned St. Joseph's Hospital. She timidly asked,
"Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?"
The operator said, "I'll be glad to help, dear. What's the name and room number of the patient?"
The grandmother in her weak, tremulous voice said, Norma Findlay, Room 302."
The operator replied, "Let me put you on hold while I check with the nurse's station for that room."
After a few minutes, the operator returned to the phone and said,
"I have good news. Her nurse just told me that Norma is doing well. Her
blood pressure is fine; her blood work just came back normal and her
Physician, Dr. Cohen, has scheduled her to be discharged tomorrow."
The grandmother said, "Thank you. That's wonderful. I was so worried. God bless you for the good News."
The operator replied, "You're more than welcome. Is Norma your daughter?"
The grandmother said, "No, I'm Norma Findlay in Room 302. No one tells me
shit."
TRUE STORY

kittylester Fri 28-Mar-14 09:38:37

That really made me laugh!! smile

POGS Fri 28-Mar-14 10:11:44

Love it, true or not. Very funny. grin

Nonu Fri 28-Mar-14 10:20:47

smile that was very amusing !

Nonnie Fri 28-Mar-14 11:06:19

But is it funny if true? Perhaps some patients we read about who are neglected should do this?

harrigran Fri 28-Mar-14 11:58:04

Must be USA, you would not get any information from a British hospital.

Charleygirl Fri 28-Mar-14 13:00:31

This is not the first time I have seen this joke, which is what I think it is.

Nonnie Fri 28-Mar-14 15:36:20

Charley I didn't put it up as a joke, although it may well be a fiction, I put it up as it is quite possible that some people might need to do this to get any information in some hospitals.