Share some horror medical stories.
A woman once entered a hospital for a simple tooth extraction. However, due to a mix - up in the anesthesia, she woke up during the procedure in extreme pain. The experience was so traumatic for her that she developed a phobia of hospitals and dentists for a long time.
Share some medical horror stories.
One medical horror story is about a patient who went in for a routine appendectomy. But due to a surgical error, the doctor accidentally cut a major blood vessel. The patient started bleeding profusely during the operation and almost didn't make it. Another is a case where a patient was misdiagnosed with a minor illness when in fact they had a serious and life - threatening disease. By the time the correct diagnosis was made, it was almost too late.
Share some DIY medical horror stories.
There was a case where someone thought they could stitch up a deep cut on their leg by themselves. They used regular sewing thread and a non - sterilized needle. As a result, the wound became horribly infected. The redness and swelling spread rapidly, and they finally had to be hospitalized to deal with the sepsis that developed.
Share some medical assistant horror stories.
One horror story is when a medical assistant misread a patient's chart and almost administered the wrong medication. Luckily, another staff member double - checked at the last minute. It was a terrifying situation as that wrong drug could have had serious, even life - threatening consequences for the patient.
Share some medical receptionist horror stories.
One horror story is when a medical receptionist was extremely rude to an elderly patient. The patient was a bit slow in providing information due to age, and instead of being patient, the receptionist snapped at them, making the patient feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome.
Share some unnerving medical horror stories.
There was a case where a person was misdiagnosed with a minor illness. They were given the wrong treatment for months. By the time the real illness was discovered, it had advanced to a stage where it was almost incurable. The patient had to endure a lot of pain and suffering, not to mention the emotional distress of knowing that the earlier misdiagnosis cost them precious time for proper treatment.
Share some medical insurance horror stories.
One horror story is when a patient had a life - saving treatment approved by their doctor, but the medical insurance company kept delaying the payment. The hospital threatened to stop the treatment due to non - payment, leaving the patient and their family in a desperate situation.
Share some medical student admissions horror stories.
There was a student who applied to multiple medical schools. One school sent out an acceptance letter by mistake, only to revoke it later saying it was an error. This put the student in a really difficult situation. They had already declined other offers based on that false acceptance. It was a huge emotional rollercoaster for them.
Can you share some medical horror stories?
There's a story of a woman who entered a hospital for childbirth. During the process, the medical staff failed to monitor her properly. She started bleeding internally, but they didn't notice in time. By the time they realized and took action, she had already lost a large amount of blood and narrowly escaped death. This experience not only put her life at risk but also had a huge impact on her mental state.
Share some medical school application horror stories.
One horror story is when a student sent in all their application materials but the school's system lost their file. They had to scramble to resend everything, and in the end, they were considered late. Another is when a reference letter got completely misdirected and ended up at a different medical school, causing a big mess for the applicant. And some students have horror stories about interviews where the interviewers were extremely rude and made them feel so small that it affected their confidence for the rest of the application process.
Can you share some medical device horror stories?
One horror story is about a faulty pacemaker. It malfunctioned and sent irregular electrical impulses to the heart, causing the patient to experience severe arrhythmias and near - death experiences. Another is a defective surgical tool that left behind fragments inside a patient's body during an operation, leading to infections and further complications.