DOCTORS

Some weeks, I have to confess, I do hate it here. It's not London though its the fact that London is not where I grew up, have old friends and know my way around. Anyway, when I'm homesick my best distraction is pointing out all the things that seem silly and telling my husband how in *America* everything is wonderful, efficient, easy, and makes sense. (Oh please! who am I kidding)

Anyway:

Doctors who are specialists are called Mr. - if you call them Dr. its insulting, because they have been promoted... back to the same title as every other man on the planet.

Specialists are called Consultants. So, when I had my baby I had a consultant. Oh, and maternity ward nurses are called midwives, just to freak me out and make me think they have no medical training.

Dr's offices are called Surgeries, so if you want a check-up you go to surgery. If you have a cold, you go to surgery. And by the way check-ups are called checks, so I had to take the baby for her "six week check." (Checks you write for payment are spelled cheques)

Operating rooms are called theaters. So, when you have your appendix taken out you go into the theater.

Theaters are, to my knowledge, called theaters. Concert Halls are called Halls, but so are dorms - so when I was a grad student I was living in Halls (Halls of Residence).

I could keep going but I'm exhausted - the baby has been sick this week.

Or as the English would say

I could carry on but I'm knackered - the baby has been poorly all week.

goodnight!