The Situation Sucks
Internist: So let me get this right. This elderly patient has cancer...
ER Physician: Mmhmm.
Internist: COPD on home oxygen...
ER Physician: Mmhmm.
Internist: CHF with an ejection fraction of 20%...
ER Physician: Mmhmm.
Internist: And acute on chronic kidney disease with GFR 20...
ER Physician: Mmhmm.
Internist: With full code...
ER Physician: Mmhmm.
Internist: And you want us to see what we can do?
ER Physician: Yes. It sucks...Good luck!














