AIBU?
jacks11 · 24/03/2021 22:27
Depends on context and whether you were sarcastic or not. It may be appropriate in some situations to record verbatim/quotes from what a patient has said and how it was said.
Did you reply sarcastically? If you did, I’m not sure that you would have much to be annoyed about. If you feel it is inaccurate, then perhaps you might have more reason to be irritated.
Riv · 24/03/2021 22:27
I’d not be annoyed, I’d would think it says a lot about the questionable professionalism of that “professional” rather than you. And if it’s in your notes, and signed, most other professionals who read it will almost certainly question it, judging the author rather than you.
NailsNeedDoing · 24/03/2021 22:28
Depends on the circumstances and the question that was being asked. I can imagine a situation where a health professional might need to record that they have asked a patient a particular question, and the answer the patient gives. If that answer can’t be trusted because it was said in a sarcastic tone, then that would be worth recording too.
Furrybootsyecomfy · 24/03/2021 23:13
Sometimes HCPs have to record subjective opinion to try and produce a holistic account of the patient though.
For example,
“Mr Green appeared dishevelled and smelled strongly of urine...” is a subjective opinion.
“When asked how she was feeling, Ms Smith rolled her eyes and replied “oh, great!”. Her tone indicates sarcasm.”
Depending on what you’re trying to assess, these details (within reason) can be important. If a patient replies “great” clearly meaning “not very great at all”, the HCP can hardly think “Oh well, she said great, best be off then.”
Ikeameatballs · 24/03/2021 23:15
@Furrybootsyecomfy
For example,
“Mr Green appeared dishevelled and smelled strongly of urine...” is a subjective opinion.
“When asked how she was feeling, Ms Smith rolled her eyes and replied “oh, great!”. Her tone indicates sarcasm.”
Depending on what you’re trying to assess, these details (within reason) can be important. If a patient replies “great” clearly meaning “not very great at all”, the HCP can hardly think “Oh well, she said great, best be off then.”
This.
sleepylittlebunnies · 24/03/2021 23:19
If the professional is being professional then they should make it clear in their documentation that it’s their opinion that you were sarcastic rather than fact. Unless they asked you to clarify and you confirmed you were being sarcastic, then they can state it as fact.
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