What's a good way to break the ice with your doctor right before a colonoscopy? (lemmy.world)

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[-] Redditgee@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

I work in Radiology, and have to do Barium enemas, frequently. As much as we love the humor, we strive to keep it medical, with patients. We all know it sucks, can feel embarrassing, etc, but we're just trying to get the job done with the best pictures. Your physical body is kind of secondary to what our goal is.

[-] Gork@lemm.ee 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Does it help if you say its Very Berry Barium?

(I think Very Berry Beryllium alliterates better)

[-] Redditgee@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

I've got a feeling they won't know what flavor it is, but I might start asking patients what flavor they want, from now on. Thanks for the idea!

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