Real Medical Quotes

The following quotes, reprinted courtesy PICOME-SO, were lifted verbatim from the medical records of a general hospital in a large metropolitan area:

"Patient has been married twice, but denies any other serious illnesses."

This 54-year old female is complaining of abdominal cramps with BMs on one hand and constipation on the other."

"Patient experiences difficulty swallowing tires easily."

"History: Patient was shot in the head with .34 caliber rifle. Chief Complaint, Headache."

"Patient was struck by an auto while she was walking across the street at approximately 45 miles per hour."

"The left leg became numb at times, and she walked it off."

"Skin somewhat pale but present."

"Coming from Detroit, Michigan, this man has no children."

"If he squeezes the back of his neck for 4 to 5 years it comes and goes."

"Healthy appearing decrepit 69-year-old white male, mentally alert but forgetful."

"The patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year."

"On the second day the knee was better, and on the third day it had completely disappeared."

"By the time she was admitted to the hlspital, her rapid heart had stopped, and she was feeling much better."

"Discharge status: Alive but without permission."