Came across this in a patient’s chart

    by deadheadway

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    1. I once told a doctor I was allergic to death, and now every time I go to a new doctor I get asked about it

    2. In case anyone is genuinely wondering how this may have happened: It’s not uncommon to chart the medication someone is allergic to, followed by a description of the negative effect they experienced. It helps give an idea of severity and, honestly, some people say they’re allergic when it’s actually just a common side-effect (a common one is people who are “allergic” to morphine because it makes them constipated). I’d guess that whatever they’re allergic to causes seizures and the charting system separated the side effect into its own item, or it was transposed incorrectly by someone.

      If I saw this on my patient’s chart I’d be immediately clarifying with them and correcting it in case this is what happened.

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