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Oscar Thompson, a third-year medical student on a shift in the emergency department, is eager to participate in as many procedures as possible. According to the triage nurse’s history, the next patient to be seen is a 58-year-old man who has had fever, headache, and neck stiffness. Anticipating his first lumbar puncture, Oscar approaches the room with enthusiasm. The nurse whispers that the patient is irritated and can’t wait to see the doctor. The student pauses, draws back the curtain, and says, “Hello, I’m Dr. Thompson, how can I help you today?”
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Marracino, R.K., Orr, R.D. Entitling the student doctor. J GEN INTERN MED 13, 266–270 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-1497.1998.00078.x
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