" The patient role took off his own prosthetic leg to use as a weapon … "
If one thing’s for certain, it’s that the medical field is not for the weak. Coming from someone who gets squeamish while watching medical TV shows, I can’t imagine what doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other medical professionals witness on a daily basis. Some would think that after many years in their field, a person would become numb to almost any scenario, yet sometimes a patient encounter is SO wild that it sticks out in their mind for the rest of their career…
This is why when TikTok user @kennyspivey24asked, “I’m bored. What’s the most unhinged thing you’ve ever seen a patient do? I’m not talking peed on the floor or cussed out staff. I want to hear DERANGED behavior.” Medical professionals did NOT hold back. From ambulance theft to catheter mishaps — here are 15 of their WILDEST patient encounters:
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