Well, that didn't take long. I almost made it though my entire first day without partaking in one of the finer aspects of medicine.
I am, of course, talking about the rectal exam.
I was packing up my bag after about 12 hours at the clinic, when I heard someone mention across the hall, "Let's just see if there's any rectal bleeding before we send her home." Ah! So close!
I instinctively knew to reach for the rubber gloves, since graduating from medical school renders doctors completely unable to perform this delicate task. When you want the best, only a medical student will suffice.
I can't really complain, though, since I was the finger, and not the butt. And it really was an otherwise wonderful day. It's good to be back.
