When endoscopies turn into stand-up routines

Ever had a patient who almost seemed more interested in cracking jokes than discussing their symptoms? I once had someone compare the prep for a colonoscopy to training for a marathon. It’s funny how the fear of the procedure can lead to some unexpected humor. Just makes me appreciate how laughter can lighten even the most serious situations in our profession.

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