- can be used derogatorily to accuse a patient of being overdramatic, being a hypochondriac, lying, or drug seeking.
- can be used lightheartedly by staff or the patient to refer to people with severe chronic illnesses.
- can be used rudely to suggest that a chronic illness patient is a burden.
My immunocompermised ass: *walking into my biweekly urgent care appointment*
The PA student: “I’m just super nervous to do my first clinical exam by myself.”
The PA: *points at me* “ you can take the frequent flyer. She’s easy and the answer is always antibiotics.”