As a doctor, what is the most dangerous lie a patient has told you?

Many years ago, I had a young boy patient coming for minor surgery. He was maybe four or five years old. The case was scheduled in the early afternoon. I confirmed with the mother that the child…

Top stories for Susan   As a doctor, what is the most dangerous lie a patient has told you? Pooya Jazayeri, Board Certified Anesthesiologist • Answered July 5, 2018 Many years ago, I had a young boy patient coming for minor surgery. He was maybe four or five years old. The case was scheduled in the early afternoon. I confirmed with the... Read more » 9.3K 203   Do married men know when their wives are having affairs? Rodney Calloway, Counselor (2022-present) • Answered July 29 I knew that my ex-wife was cheating on me. However, I initially didn't have solid proof. I follow the three C's when it comes to any kind of negative behavior or activity. ... Read more » 8.5K 242   How valuable is a PhD from Columbia compared to MIT? Beheruz N Sethna, MPhil & PhD from Columbia University • Answered December 25 I have a PhD from Columbia University, and am very proud of the University (and of my work). Yet, I am very comfortable stating that, the employment decision would be based... Read more » 79 12   What should be the normal blood pressure at the age of 70? Gary Bray, former Saw Filer (Sawmill) (1974-2008) • Answered March 31, 2024 I know two people who constantly were bragging about their low blood pressure. Taking meds for blood pressure. One passed out and hit his steps of his house going up the st... Read more » 1.3K 115   What do KFC stores do with leftover chicken? Koa Feliciano, works at Aircraft Mechanic • Answered October 14, 2018 One of my friends had a job at KFC when we were teenagers. This was back in the mid 70's. Two things he said happened. 1) The store would set aside a good portion of the ch... Read more » 11K 2K   Is Donald Trump a 'nice guy'? Asked in Bring Back Democracy • Answered by John Carlton • November 3 This the best description I have found of him. I wish that I had written it myself: Talented and well-practiced in every vice, a stranger to compassion or empathy, a liar an... Read more » 2.9K 480   Which cancer is more likely to kill you without realizing that you have it? Kevin McCarthy, Cancer free since 2013 • Updated August 23 I know this probably isn't the most common type that will kill you without realizing you have it, but this is my experience with it. I know it is very common that it can be... Read more » 5.3K 260   During an interview, when asked "What is your greatest strength?", how should one answer this question? Tannen Ellis-Graham, 20 + years as a Director of Human Resource - Interview Guru - Referral Expert • Answered September 7, 2016 I have asked this question so many times when interviewing candidates of all education levels and skill sets. The secret is this, we (HR professionals, and possibly even hi... Read more » 3.9K 193   What are some examples of maturity in a relationship? Anupam Shukla (अनुपम शुक्ल), Executive Engineer at National Thermal Power Corporation (2023-present) • Updated July 13, 2024 A mature relationship is all about growing togather, as my madam is preparing for NEET PG so she has instructed me few points, She will call me when she is having lunch/brea... Read more » 1.1K 297   Hikaru Nakamura's IQ is 102, does this mean you don't need to be intelligent to be a world-class chess player or IQ is not a good measure of intelligence? Håkon Hapnes Strand, 2171 FIDE. Friend of Magnus Carlsen. • Answered February 28, 2024 I have met and talked to Nakamura. I have played chess against him, and I have followed his games online for two decades. Naka's personality is controversial, but make no mi... Read more » 2.6K 308   How good of a programmer is Mark Zuckerberg and does he still sometimes code for Facebook? Dakini Alexandra Isenegger, CEO @Linkilaw | Forbes 30 Under 30 | Top Writer 2017 & 2018 • Updated July 28, 2017 In 2006, Zuckerberg gave up coding to focus on running the business of Facebook. When visiting Nigeria in August 2016, he admitted publicly that giving up coding to manage ... Read more » 32.4K 283   Do nurses talk and joke about a patient's privates? Cda, Student of Life • Updated December 12 Yes, unfortunately I have even seen them do it on this very website. Another thing they like to joke about on this website is things patients say while under the influence ... Read more » 1.7K 231 Read more in your feed

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My Brown admissions interviewer asked me how many other colleges I was applying to. S...?

Report that??? As an interviewer for MIT, I, many times, late in the interview, will ask: "May I ask to what other colleges you are applying? I know many of them and may have some recommendati…

Top stories for Susan   My Brown admissions interviewer asked me how many other colleges I was applying to. Should I report this? Tom Stagliano, MIT Volunteer, interview freshmen for admissions • Updated November 28, 2016 Report that??? As an interviewer for MIT, I, many times, late in the interview, will ask: "May I ask to what other colleges you are applying? I know many of them and may have... Read more » 4.3K 142   Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. Absolutely not Definitely yes   Why are many millions of women valued for who they are, but men are usually only valued for what they provide? Jenny Lynn, former Former Military at U.S. Army (1995-2016) • Answered October 1 Funny, my perception has always been the opposite. Men have historically been able to rise to their desire and potential and be judged for who they are. Women are traditiona... Read more » 863 259   My 4 year old son has been diagnosed with colon cancer and it's terminal. The doctor said that he only has 6 months to live. What should I do with him at this point? He doesn't even know the concept of death Bob Wilson, I have been madly in love with the perfect woman for decades • Answered June 16, 2024 I am so sorry for everything that you are going through. This is any parents worst fear. You are going to have to keep it together for his sake, no matter how hard. His las... Read more » 1.1K 167   Can a man forgive a woman for sleeping with another man? Josh D., I've been married for 24 years • Answered January 11, 2024 Generally no, I have thought about this quite a lot. Women seem to be able to forgive a man for cheating easier than a man can forgive a woman for cheating. I think about t... Read more » 112 42   How self-disciplined is Mark Zuckerberg? Andrew Roberts, CEO at Tiny Technologies • Updated November 9, 2023 I had the privilege (?) of living immediately next door to Mark from 2006 to 2011. I lived at 261 Ramona Street in downtown Palo Alto, and he lived in a small apartment at ... Read more » 7.8K 142   What is the strangest foreign object removed from a patient? Ted Weitz, Lawyer, law professor, sailor, grandpa • Answered September 17 When my mother was in her mid-80's, she started to have stomach discomfort and was unable to move her bowels. After a visit to the doctor she was admitted to the hospital a... Read more » 6.7K 150   Do you feel cheated at McDonald's? Martin Bayer, Chef (1994-present) • Answered December 13 I just rode 60 miles on my bike and felt famished. I stopped at McDonald's and got two McDoubles. I paid and 10 seconds later they handed me a bag of burgers. Really, it to... Read more » 2.5K 351   Do you know which habits will damage your brain? SC • Updated March 29, 2020 If you find yourself doing anything on this list, you might want to stop/reduce doing it. Most of the items talk about feeding "garbage" to our brains. Watching garbage on T... Read more » 2.6K 72   Is a rear-wheel driver car better than a front-wheel? Trevor Millions, Pro Engineering, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (1981) • Updated December 7 No, sometimes yes… front-wheel-drive (FWD) is better for a daily commuter, grocery getter, mom bus and long journey cars. This configuration favours moderate horsepower and... Read more » 738 131   Is it likely for someone to cheat again if they have cheated once? How many times can someone be forgiven for cheating before the relationship/marriage ends? Bill York, master Human Observation & Emotional Feedback, School of Hard Knocks • Answered April 17, 2024 Let me start by saying you are assuming that this confession or discovery is their first time, you are still thinking that you know the betrayer, you do not. After understa... Read more » 156 14   Why is New Zealand termed as a developed nation when it is not even technically advanced enough to produce motorcycles? Michael Wright, former Lecturer at University of Auckland (1981-2003) • Answered February 18, 2018 Why is New Zealand termed as a developed nation when it is not even technically advanced enough to produce motorcycles? Funny you should mention motorcycles. Burt Munro got ... Read more » 417 124   Is the COVID vaccine linked to cancer? Rupert Baines, human, been ill • Answered December 5 Yes. The covid vaccine is definitely linked to increased risk of cancer. Obviously Because cancer is related to age and vaccination increases life expectancy. If you die of Co... Read more » 1.8K 1K Read more in your feed

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