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Monday, June 12, 2023

They all go to the same school

We had a hospitalist a few years back who was a very smart guy. I had some of the best conversations with this doctor. As far as politics and life go, we agreed on nearly everything. That is, except albuterol lol

There was one day, as I we were walking down the hall of patients together, we both walked by a room where the patient was audibly wheezing. 

We both entered the room, at which time the doctor smiled and said to me, "I would be a bad doctor if I didn't order a breathing treatment for this patient." 

Ah, such a wise statement. Not! 

And that reminded something my mentor over 25 years ago said to me: "Remember, John, they all go to the same medical school." 

Yep. That quote sure does apply here well. Sorry, doc, but albuterol will not cure an audible wheeze. 

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