The Best of #ThingsDoctorsDo

The Best of #ThingsDoctorsDo

By: LifeofaMedStudent

Recently, the king of witty medical truths in 140 characters or less, Dr. Mark Reid (@medicalaxioms) started a popular hashtag called #ThingsDoctorsDo. He deserves the credit, so please as a plea from this blog post – check out his very entertaining and informative twitter account.

As doctors, both established and in training, we often sacrifice greatly to achieve our dream. As everyday humans however, the great knowledge we receive is not always so benignly kept in our subconscious. Thus, here is a list of the both inspiring and highly hilarious #ThingsDoctorsDo.

“Having UpToDate on their phone. #ThingsDoctorsDo” (@BrooksWalsh)

“wonder what routine care we give now will be the “bloodletting” of our generation. #ThingsDoctorsDo” (@HarkerDavid)

“I sing in the stairwell at the hospital. #thingsdoctorsdo” (@KeriCrewsonMd)

“Smelling and being able to diagnose Clostridium Difficile before the laboratory #thingsdoctorsdo” (@agargmd)

“Answers home phone: “Dr. Johns, #Emergency.” #thingsdoctorsdo” (@DrCJohns)

“Diagnosing strangers in your head on the subway/bus/in line/any public place. #thingsdoctorsdo” (@JkwilletMd)

“Talk to all sorts of people from all walks of life: “I think it might benefit you to at least try smoking less crack.” #thingsdoctorsdo” (@medicalaxioms)

“#thingsdoctorsdo Know what’s coming when hear; “Can I ask you a question – for my “friend?”(@AndyCurran8)

“#thingsdoctorsdo Watch my kids playing and anticipate every possible traumatic injury that can occur and how to respond.” (@RealEDdoc)

“Make up words… ‘Cardiovascularly’ #thingsdoctorsdo” (@Bear_Bad_Man_)

“Saying “sorry” for eating, or drinking, or using the bathroom, or just generally sitting down for a few moments rest. #thingsdoctorsdo” (@DavidECarroll)

“Never stop taking tests… #ThingsDoctorsDo” (@lifeofmedstudnt)

“Know exactly how many hours are in a week because he/she has worked all but 12 of them. #thingsdoctorsdo” (@drjhatch)

“Washing their hands in public like they are scrubbing for surgery.. #thingsdoctorsdo” (@lifeofmedstudnt)

“Skip meals, sleep and bathroom breaks to be with our patients. #thingsdoctorsdo” (@DaktariJay)

“Make a difference in someone’s life. every. single. day. #ThingsDoctorsDo” (@lifeofmedstudnt)

“Immediately think of the worst case scenario when family or friend describe their recent symptoms #thingsdoctorsdo” (@DaktariJay)

“Get to work with an interesting diversity of colleagues who are Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, etc. #thingsdoctorsdo” (@medicalaxioms)

“Tie the trash bag using a 1-handed tie #ThingsDoctorsDo@medicalaxioms” (@PA_Maday)

“Think about their patients long after they’ve treated them #thingsdoctorsdo” (@EmergMedNights)

“Always pack ibuprofen, acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, & albuterol bc I expect the worst when #traveling. #thingsdoctorsdo” (@BetaMomma)

“Spend more holidays at the hospital then you do with your family #thingsdoctorsdo” (@FLTDOC1)

“Carry a higher risk of depression, suicide and addiction than other people. #thingsdoctorsdo Watch yourself and each other!” (@Medicalaxioms)

“Percuss drywall when hanging pictures #thingsdoctorsdo” (@concernecus)

“Me: Is this a #curbside or a real #consult? #ThingsDoctorsDo” (@DocTCole)