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Why do y’all scan someone while looking at them? I feel like exhibit behind the glass at a zoo😭

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Anonymous 1d

I’m a former EMT and current medical student so it’s become habit to just do a quick once over for anyone I run into

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Anonymous 21h

Threat assessment

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Anonymous

#1 1d

Ok, lemme know if I have any swollen lymph nodes or s’mn

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Anonymous

OP 1d

lol no I’d need to probably do a physical for that, it’s moreso stuff like are they appropriately dressed, are they actively injured, are their eyes or skin yellow, etc.

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Anonymous

#1 1d

Oh, I feel silly. I’m pre med, no clinical experience yet. My friend is in emt “school” rn, so she probs knows what you’re talking about

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Anonymous

OP 1d

Dont feel silly we all gotta learn. Trust me you’ll still feel stupid sometimes even as a third year medical student

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Anonymous

#2 21h

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Anonymous

OP 21h

Assessing whether you’re a threat or not. This is mostly just a joke.

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Anonymous

#2 21h

Ok- 🤨

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