"Relax. I need some information first. Just the basic facts. Can you show me where it hurts?"

[Aristus]

I would never want to freak one of my patients out by telling them that. But I have been tempted...

[brewens]

1. Well, once you've determined somebody's in there, I can't see what harm it could do. :) n/t

[dchill]

2. Just follow up with...

Okay, just a little pinprick
There'll be no more, ah
But you may feel a little sick

[lark]

3. i'd love it if a dr. said that to me.

I'd immediately bust out laughing and be happy because I'd bet another major Pink Floyd fan. Comfortably Numb is one of my all time faves.

[In_The_Wind]

4. What happens when they answer - my gluteus maxims hurts?

[Aristus]

5. I keep it professional.

Clinical exams are the un-sexiest things ever...

[In_The_Wind]

9. Just asking for a friend.

She complains about her ass hurting when she wakes up.

[jmowreader]

6. Patient: "Doctor, it hurts when I do this."

Aristus: "Then stop doing that."

[Aristus]

7. No lie.

I actually had to say that to a patient the other day.

[elleng]

8. ;-)