CHEST Guidelines-Miss-Discomfit’s-Physical

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The narrative, "Miss Discomfit’s Physical," by Rick Jordan, describes an interaction between the author and an inquisitive individual during a medical examination. The dialogue-driven piece highlights the discomfort and awkwardness experienced by the author because of the incessant questioning by the patient, referred to as "Miss Discomfit." The conversation unfolds humorously as Miss Discomfit continuously probes into personal matters, asking questions about the author's age, injury, culpability in a car accident, and even his sex life. These questions are answered patiently yet tersely by the author, who seems slightly perturbed by her inquiries.<br /><br />Despite the author's attempt to redirect the conversation to the medical examination at hand, Miss Discomfit remains persistently intrusive, even questioning the author's salary. The dialogue captures the unusual dynamic between a professional and an overly curious patient, illustrating how some people unconsciously or consciously make interactions uncomfortable.<br /><br />Rick Jordan, the writer, resides in Lewisville, NC, and enjoys various activities outside his work, such as gardening, listening to Americana music, and hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains. This narrative reflects his capacity to infuse humor and observation into mundane encounters, turning them into playful vignettes. The story was published by the American College of Chest Physicians in 2017 and captures a light-hearted take on professional and personal boundaries through a humorous exchange.

Keywords

Miss Discomfit

Rick Jordan

medical examination

humorous dialogue

personal boundaries

inquisitive patient

awkward interaction

American College of Chest Physicians

professional dynamics

Lewisville NC