Worth the Risk (2010)
“‘I see there’s a new doctor!’ One of Ally’s regulars settled herself comfortably in the chair and looked expectant.
Ally suppressed a sigh of frustration. Some of her patients were wonderful but some of them were just downright nosy!
‘That’s right, Mrs Turner, we’re glad to have the help.’ Mrs Turner fiddled in her handbag and pulled out a handkerchief. ‘Will this one be staying longer than the last one, then?’ Ally forced a smile. She sincerely hoped not. With any luck he’d be moving on in a f...ew weeks and she’d be able to breathe properly again.
‘Dr Nicholson is a locum doctor. He’s only temporary. Now then, what can I help you with today?’ The old lady looked momentarily baffled. ‘Well, nothing, dear, I—’ ‘You came to see me, Mrs Turner,’ Ally reminded her gently, and was rewarded with a smile.
‘Of course! I remember now. My ears.’ She shook her head gingerly. ‘They’re popping all the time.’ Ally picked up her auroscope and examined both her patient’s ears carefully.MoreLess
Ally suppressed a sigh of frustration. Some of her patients were wonderful but some of them were just downright nosy!
‘That’s right, Mrs Turner, we’re glad to have the help.’ Mrs Turner fiddled in her handbag and pulled out a handkerchief. ‘Will this one be staying longer than the last one, then?’ Ally forced a smile. She sincerely hoped not. With any luck he’d be moving on in a f...ew weeks and she’d be able to breathe properly again.
‘Dr Nicholson is a locum doctor. He’s only temporary. Now then, what can I help you with today?’ The old lady looked momentarily baffled. ‘Well, nothing, dear, I—’ ‘You came to see me, Mrs Turner,’ Ally reminded her gently, and was rewarded with a smile.
‘Of course! I remember now. My ears.’ She shook her head gingerly. ‘They’re popping all the time.’ Ally picked up her auroscope and examined both her patient’s ears carefully.MoreLess
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