The Physical 8/22/12

Today we were given our physical in order to obtain our Resident Visas.  The process was incredible.  First you were given a number and asked to fill out a form with your information while you waited for your number to be called.  After you were called, a nurse input your information in to the system.  She then told you to go to room 107.  In room 107 you were weighed, given a locker key, and told to remove everything above your waist, put your belongings in a locker, and put on a robe and shoe covers.  Once that was done the locker room nurse said “108.”  Straight across the hall you go in to the next room where your blood pressure is taken and a nurse listens to your breathing. As soon as she’s done she says “109” and you make your way to the next room as the next person behind you walks in to get his blood pressure checked.  This routine goes on for about 6 rooms.  X-Ray, Ultrasound, Bloodwork, EKG, eyesight, is all done in the blink of an eye.  It felt like assembly line health care. Trying to make small talk with the nurses is almost impossible.  It is not the most personal way to get a health check up but I’ll be damned if it isn’t the most efficient way.  The experience was a ton of fun, easily the most entertaining doctor’s visit I have ever had.