things you overhear

Nurse on the phone.

"You're feeling dizzy? And nauseous? Like you might pass out? No, he can't come to the phone right now. He's seeing patients. You feel sick? Where are you again? Honey-- no, I know he is, but dear, he's seeing patients. What do you want him to do? I don't think he can do that. He's seeing patients. Have you talked to-- no, I know that. Of course he does. But he's in the middle of seeing patients. He'll be finished in a couple of hours. He's already a few hours behind. I can't disturb him when he's seeing .... listen to me. Yes, I know you're not feeling well, but you're at a hospital. There are doctors there. Go downstairs, walk into the ER, and ask them to look at you. No, don't wait for him. Go downstairs and tell someone you're not feeling well. Honey, he can't come to the phone. There are doctors where you are. They can help you. Yes, there are. Yes, they're different doctors -- YOU'RE IN A HOSPITAL."