I believe, sir, that what you're referring to as a "Jonathan" has been called a "wife" for thousands of years. After raising children, taking care of a home, and caring for a husband work almost seems easy. I mean, there are times when you're actually off work!
As a scribe, i appreciate that you represent our work accurately. I'll be damned if I don't make a good ottoman. Also writing 4 notes at once while seeing a patient is key to keeping up.
@@Alice-tq6bl they see the patient with the attending. They are there to write the clinical notes for the physician. So History, Review of Symptoms, the Physical exam, the assessment and plan as per what the doctor and the patient say. Attendings still have to do other paperwork such as administrative, billing, % disability, etc.
@@Punz18 i was about to write a comment saying that was so rude and demeaning, but obviously I wouldn't know i was wrong without your comment. Thank you
@@Alice-tq6bl scribes are a bandaid on top of the fact that that the American system is so broken that doctors have three hours of charting per one hour of seeing patients
@@Yakkosprite you've probably never worked in a hospital setting, after a long day shift (or night shift) staying in hospital, there is no way to stay as energetic as Jonathan is. He must be possesing some kind of satanic supper power! 😆
Jonathan is what Bill looks like from his attending's perspective. You give the word, the boy nods and begins moving erratically, after but a moment all your work is done. All the consultants making him look dumb, all the calls that refuse to answer, all the panicked googling for basic information is invisible, you only see the results and that silent smile.
@@faries4794 one word: provigil. It's terrifying how much hospital doctors run on provigil. Even before the pandemic, many ER docs had at least an emergency stash of it while us lesser mortals have to manage with toxic levels of caffeine. Part of the reason many ER docs always seem so perky at 3am... (obviously NOT all)
Not sure about ICU, but we in the ER are all exceedingly thankful to the ophthalmologist who always sits in his little room that sometimes resembles the inside of a photo camera. He removes the metal bits and even writes his own prescriptions for his magic drops and sacred unguents so we don't have to. We can just send them to the eye doctor and wave as they later leave all happy. Thank you, Emergency Ophthalmologist!
Hey, ophthalmologist are important! After I was discharged after 10 days of hemorrhagic dengue, I had a weird side effect where the whites of my eyes swelled up! Thankfully, the ER had an ophthalmologist that night check on me to prescribe steroid eye drops. Swelling went down after a week.
@@imeverywhere9633 well if it's with Scribe America: minimum wage, with benefits if full time. Through private practice it is higher than minimum wage, benefits can vary. Honestly the best part of the job is you're constantly learning and learning medicine even if you're stuck at minimum wage. It'll make you a better healthcare worker when you get a better healthcare job
@@Punz18 Yep, as a medical assistant before nursing school, I too was a Jonathan! Got paid 14$ an hour good benefits, but for the workload it was peanuts. You’re right it’s a great introduction into medicine and patient care.
@@imeverywhere9633 I agree with everything said thus far! Also, it depends on where you work. I was in in rheumatology clinic so my experience was very different from scribes in the ER. The pay was garbage, however the knowledge was priceless-- im still benefiting from it to this day! The ONLY downside is I have carpal tunnel from typing so much, constantly for years lmfao
Burned out anesthesiologist clutching his sudoku, and that "huh" face from the disheveled family practice dude... this clip is full of golden nuggets 🤣
I'm a Veterinary Johnathan and this is damn near exactly what happened at my last hospital. Doctor: I've never had DA before. I don't think I really need one ~later that day~ Doctor: I'm done? I can go home on time- FIFTEEN MINUTES EARLY??
Veterinary Johnathans are amazing. That magical moment when I realize that the paperwork that was going to take half my shift has just *magically been done already* and all I have to do is review it? I can go see more patients? I can *leave on time*?!!" Total wizardry, and it never gets old.
Scribe Jonathan is essential for a complete and accurate patient record. He is organized, professional, flexible, and he has the advantage of one eye in the back of his head. That is why he is an Ophthalmology Scribe! 🤓
I used to be Johnathan when I was a secratary. I would do all the phone calls, set all the meetings, make sure everyone got their job done, and started a tradition which I dubbed "Scone Sunday", where each sunday I would bring in freshly baked scones, butter, and jam. People I worked with half-jokingly asked to adopt me on multiple occasions
I have been a loyal retina Jonathan for 4 years. Overworked and underpaid but appreciation goes a looong way. Helping my Dr so he can save pts vision is incredibly rewarding. And thank you for this. Most people don't know how much we actually do! ❤️
This is hilarious. I’m the Jonathon of an urgent care. My job is to think 3 steps ahead of the physician. It’s great experience and I hope to one day become a doctor and have my own Jonathon.
@@pipitameruje Yes. A scribe takes medical notes, usually real-time as the doctor is speaking, and finalizes Rx’s/sends emails/scans documents/etc. Basically a designated person to chart on the physician’s behalf
@@creatineaddict I want one! No one does my notes for me. Damn, the amount of time I have to spend in front of the computer alone... I'm going to start campaigning for scribes here
Hey Doc, I inhaled a mouthful of tea when you said "Have you ever had a Jonathan" and now I'm in critical care with aspiration pneumonia. Thanks a lot!
This is so freaking funny! In all seriousness, all doctors and health care staff... including scribes and secretaries, have my utmost respect, especially during covid. I really cant imagine what its like working in a hospital anymore.
As a critical care nurse who worked the covid floor through the whole thing, I appreciate your gratitude but grow weary of these nurses seeking their 15 seconds of fame by going on TV shows saying “I never signed up for this” and so on. Yes you did when you attached the letters RN behind your name. We work to help the sick no matter what’s going on. The hospitals have been slowly transformed into a “woke” places where gender identity and fighting RaCisM is top priority. I am worried about the future of healthcare when I grow old.
@@kpfagerberg Yuck. Why would you care what other nurses do? And isn't care, empathy and respect important? Yeesh. You're fucking scary. It's about time we see healthcare workers as humans, but you seem to want to remain in the statu quo....
One of the physicians who does IME's has a scribe and lets just say... the amount of stress that man carries is significantly less than the other doctors. Scribes are a well needed extra pair of hands and it would be great if it was a more available job! I feel it would help reduce the burnout soo much and reduce medical errors cause there is a second pair or eyes on it!
I worked through high school as a scribe and tech intern at an ophthalmologist office. The level of recognition and praise they gave to all of their support staff was amazing. They definitely know how much work you’re saving them and they definitely show their appreciation
Also wanted to say that scribes do work hard! I remember writing 58 notes on an 8hr. H&P, transfer docs, etc. Obviously under the guidance of a physician.
Thank you so much for highlighting the scribe’s work, so many workers in healthcare do not receive recognition, it’s needed many more people than nurses and doctors to save lives.
I'm so glad the real you is uploading. Your videos are the best thing on youtube for me. I still cannot believe the channel I once found and fell in love with and showed all my fellow doc friends was a wretched cluster of lies. Happily subscribing to the real OG here.
Can’t wait to start my Johnathan training after the holidays! Though I’ll need to conquer my mild fear of phone calls. Hopefully writing scripts will help?
I have been a practicing ophthalmologist for 40 years. Your videos are great and hilarious! I lost my two Jonathans when I scaled down my practice to work with one of my children who is a subspecialist who has never experienced having one. I am a little concerned but curious to see where you go with Johnathan’s dark side. If you ever need an agent I’m your guy.
I keep coming back to this one…over and over. The scripting and facial expressions are just too perfect! “You know there are TWO lungs…right?…” “… yes” And Emergency Medicine just doing Hail Mary’s in the background… 😂😂😂
The Jonathan is a key component. Godtier Office Staff are the real MVPs of the medical world. The magic elves that allow Santa to deliver presents. I knew one girl takes Business Admin, working part-time in a family care office? *She was fielding competitive offers for her employment before she graduated*
As and ophthalmologist my self I can confirm this been 100 % true. In my hospital we where so short of staff that every single doctor have to do rounds at the ICU, gynecologists, trauma surgeons Everyone!! Things get very crazy for a while
I’ve been working in all 3 critical care disciplines for the last 4 years, I think this series is hilarious. Fun fact, I had a patient with herpes zoster ophthalmicus yesterday and needed to consult the local friendly ophthalmologist.
I am so appreciative to ophthalmologists right now. I had to go to an EYE ER in Philly when a regular ER in the Main Line sent me home for "eye strain." The EYE ER found optic neuritis and MS. They admitted to the Med- surgery wing of the hospital though because no other rooms were available.
During 2020 a lot of non emergency surgeries in my hospital (UK) were cancelled so many surgeons came wondering to our ward (gastro ward which ended up turning into a general one because of covid and lack of beds) looking to help out because they had nothing else to do.. me as a medical student had to walk an ENT surgeon on how to do a MOCA assessment even though the instructions were basically on the sheet, I'm still so confused by how nervous he was 😭
When I was a Jonathan in the ER. I'd literally be furiously typing for a majority of the shift and always felt like I was behind. I couldn't imagine what the doctors would have done without us there.
I was amazed to see how scribes work with the physicians in one ER I nursed at. Good training for the pre-meds who scribed and their efforts made the docs more efficient seeing patients.
I’ve just discovered your videos when I came to RU-vid to turn on a guided meditation. An hour later, I’m still watching your videos, laughing hysterically. I just love you! 😍🥰🤣
Former Jonathan here, this is so accurate! Not only is Jonathan a scribe, but an office assistant, surgery assistant, ophthalmology technician, patient coordinator and random equipment repair man, amongst other things.
Im so glad that RU-vid started immediately recommending your videos in my algorithm like they did before with the fake Dr. Glaukomflecken. Your videos are great and so relatable even if you study medicine in a different country. :D
I mean, you can do okay-ish with like one half of one lung. It'll be fine. Send him to the ICU. What corneal injuries on the sedated and paralyzed patients? I don't see any corneal injuries.
I want a Johnathan for life. We could be friends; I'd make sure he eats well, and I'd have my shit together. Also, with his good natured smile I'm sure he's the most optimistic person ever.
This is a not a joke, my father had bad stomach cramps and would throw up food after taking just one bite, we went into our nearest hospital and the doctor in the emergency ward was a dermatologist, who supervised every medical field.
This is soo true. Ophthalmologists stick out like a sore-thumb in covid hospitals. They're really uncomfortable with things they shouldn't be doing. One time, my senior in-charge, who just happened to be an ophthalmologist, asked me to complete the rounds in covid wards because he hated PPEs and was "too old for this sh*t" 🤣🤣 A good man, though.
I'm retired now but was a unit secretary...there were rumors that the new hospital owners were going to get rid of the secretaries so I started "selling" my qualifications to the doctors as a scribe...even told them I'd pick up their dry cleaning and buy their wives birthday and anniversary presents..some of them thought I had a good idea
