Nursing Nightmares: The Patient Who Thought They Were a Celebrity

I had a patient once who insisted they were a famous movie star and kept trying to take selfies with us, saying we were their entourage. I couldn’t help but laugh, but it got me thinking — if this becomes more common, do we need to start charging for autographs? What happens if this scales; are we ready for the next Hollywood blockbuster in the hospital?

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