ERNursey: “Sometimes patients need to be told NO. No an Xray is not indicated. No, you’ve had 15 visits for dental pain in the last few months – we’re not going to give you any more narcotics. No you cannot have an MRI today, you can wait for your outpatient appointment next week. No you cannot have an antibiotic for your bronchitis.”
Saying no
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