isolation

We just picked up a patient who was in "isolation" for a respiratory infection. The guy was in a room in the hospital all by himself for two weeks. He said thanks right away for picking him up since he was WAY ready to leave the place, and after our 15 mile transport to the next hospital we were taking him to he said: "I basically talked your partner's ear off back here.. I haven't talked to anyone in a while."

My heart.

I forget sometimes how our patients must feel, especially the ones who can't verbalize their emotions. Most especially the ones who don't have anyone to talk to.

And it's not just patients that this applies to.. those encountered on a day to day basis need some love and attention. I forget that sometimes.