I wait with the others to be called
Known by our name, birthdate, medical record number
The color of my hair and eyes do not matter
Fashion is forgotten
Our uniform is open backed gown accessorized with a thermal blanket and no slip socks
We avoid looking at each other
though we look the same
Hospital gown
Legs exposed
Hair unbrushed
Some patients have
multiple Hospital arm bracelets
I only have the first two
Identification
Medication Allergy
Latex allergy
Fall Risk
Infectious Disease
Blood Bank
DNR - do not resuscitate
I only have an INT
Some have Central Lines
fluids dripping via a pump
Medication bags
Alarms, beeps and dings
Sleep deprived
Hungry
Too loud to sleep
Too tired to concentrate
The room is too cold
The room is too hot
Please send me home soon
I want to get back to normal life
Go to work
Hug my family
Until then I will wait for my turn in the big scary machine while I avoid contact with other patients in this room
November 2013
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