r/emergencymedicine • u/Asleep-Palpitation43 Nurse Practiciner • Feb 02 '25

Advice Allergy Olympics

Is it wrong that if I see a patient has more than 10 allergies I IMMEDIATELY assume she's (bc it's always a she) a psych case?

In 24 years I've never been wrong.

You'll never read this in a textbook but add it to your practice today and thank me later👍

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u/Screennam3 ED Attending Feb 02 '25

Can confirm, we are okay people and our toddler has cancer

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u/organicvibes ED Attending Feb 02 '25

Man, I’m so sorry to hear that. Sending love and good wishes your family’s way. Really hope your toddler pulls through.

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u/Nurseytypechick RN Feb 02 '25

Fuck cancer. All the good juju to your baby and your family.

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u/Burnt-Out-Chica Feb 02 '25

I’m sorry 😞

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u/Megaholt Feb 03 '25

Oh God I’m so sorry. Sending love to you & your family. Give your little one lots of hugs for me.