How many Harvard clinicians does it take to diagnose a mosquito bite allergy? A conclusion that I had already reached before I saw any of them? For the average American, probably 0. But if you work in the medical area, 4.
After I'd seen Doc Query and the school nurse. I stuck around work for a couple of hours until it was no longer possible to elevate and cold compress my leg in a manner befitting the work place (it was hard enough finding a modest skirt today-- skirts were not designed for people to lift their calves for physician supervisors to inspect). When I announced that I was heading home, Whitecastle became uncharacteristically concerned and volunteered his clinical services. Once again, the sheer size and gnarliness of the bite impressed him, as it had everyone I've seen. He suggested that I ignore the nurse and get my hands on some drugs. It's always encouraging when doctors do that. Finally, for kicks, I consulted Nurse Ashley to round out the conflicting advice. (and waiting for the bus got boring) She mostly sided with Whitecastle, except for those times she paused to laugh at me. Final degrees count: 4 clinicians-- 2 MDs, 2 NPs, 2 MPHs, 1 JD, and 1PhD.
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