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by Scribus Medicus:

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and I was at home
I was scheduled on that night and my fingers were numb…
And I kept on thinking of how I’d like to be
Nestled up in my bed, and dreaming carefree.
Of sugarplums and fairies and all wonderful thoughts
Of the packages and parcels that Santa had brought.
But the workload was heavy that night I should add
And there would be no dreaming for me – it was bad.
I’d been working for hours, with hours yet to come
I just could not quit with so much left to be done

There was I, in my kerchief
And my husband snoring in his baseball cap
Where he’d fallen asleep on the couch,
With the remote in hand, for a nap
When up on the roof, there arose such a clatter
That I pulled off my headset and yelled,
“NOW what’s the matter?!?!?!”

Away to the window I flew, in a flash
Stubbing my toe, knocking over the trash
When what to my wondering eyes did appear
But a jolly old elf and eight tiny reindeer!

“Oh this is too much! I’ve been working too hard!”
I said to myself as I viewed my backyard
“This Santa’s for children, not adults fully grown”
And I was very sure at that point that my mind had gone.
“And what is your Christmas wish for yourself this year?”
The round old elf said as he offered a beer.
“Oh so sorry Santa,” I said. “I must get this done.”
“I’m sorry but tonight I’ve no time for fun.”

“You’re working on Christmas Eve? Why is this so?”
You’re supposed to be dreaming of Christmas, you know.”
“Oh Santa, I’d love to, but I’m an MT you see.
There are many people out there who are counting on me
To type these reports, get them out there on time.
I’m afraid those who are sick don’t get to choose their time-line.”
“I see,” said Santa, then he turned with a jerk
And unpacked his sack, and proceeded with his work.
He carefully laid presents under the tree.
And with a last thought I wondered what might be for me.

That’s the last I remember from that curious night.
As I woke up to see the morning sun’s light.
I checked into the mirror with a puzzled expression
My left cheek revealing an accurate keyboard impression
“Oh NO! This can’t be! I’ve fallen asleep!”
“I’ve slept through my shift!” and I started to weep.
When suddenly out of the corner of my eye
I spied a small package sitting way up high
On top of my monitor with a glistening bow
That was silver and complimented the blue wrapping paper below
“To Barbara, From Santa” was written on the top.
As I started to open it, the phone’s ringing made me stop.

“Hi Barb, this is Tonya”, the voice said on the phone.
It was my supervisor from work.
Oh no! What had I done!?!
“I’m calling to tell you what a great job you’ve done!
“All the work has been finished, reports typed every one!
I’m not sure how you did this, because from what I see
The amount that you finished would have taken 12 MTs.!
But you got it all done and I just had to call
To congratulate you and thank you for the good job and all.
Since there’s no more to do and you’re scheduled today
I hope you and your family enjoy the day.
“Merry Christmas!” she exclaimed and she hung up the phone
And at that point I guess you know MY mind was blown…….

I looked down at the package I still held in my hand
What had happened last night? I still didn’t understand.
I undid the bow and the wrapping right quick
To see what I’d gotten in this box from St. Nick.
Inside was a note written with the finest of hands.
As I read it I at once began to understand:
“On the night before Christmas, when I found you awake,
For Christmas this year I decided to make
A present for you and your family to enjoy
That could never be used up, forgotten, or destroyed.
I’ve done your reports and sent them all through
They’re proofread and corrected and credited to you.
So you need to not worry about your work today.
Enjoy your family and your Christmas Holiday!

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Children’s health worldwide improved: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20001212/hl/unicef_1.html

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Improve your marriage, improve your health: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20001212/hl/marriage_1.html

Peer-to-peer networking: http://www.wirednews.com/news/technology/0,1282,38413,00.html
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Free MT Daily hospital scrub to the first person who writes me email with your size and mailing address.

Thanks to all who help each other and share their lives with kindness on all the boards. Happy Thanksgiving! Circulation 5,106. Discount books and dictation tapes at http://www.mtdaily.com/bookstore Mary Morken, mary@mtdaily.com, and Lora Payne, lora@mtdaily.com

MTDaily Rounds will return this Friday, as usual.

Merry Christmas!

HIPAA is coming; here’s some info from MT Tek: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/wwwboard&msg=2956&f=2

What are you doing for New Year's Eve?: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/pandora&msg=4553&f=2

New Year’s Resolutions: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/pandora&msg=4149&f=2

We’ve purchased a subscription to an hourly medical news service and posted links in the top right-hand corner of all boards titled “Medical News.” See http://www.mtdaily.com/ScreamingMedia/headlines.html

The bookstore at http://www.mtdaily.com/bookstore

has new editions available for Stedman's Medical and Surgical Equipment Words, Stedman's OB-GYN Word Book, Saunder's Pharmaceutical Word Book 2001, and Saunder's Pharmaceutical X-Ref 2001. We are proud to announce a brand new series of children’s classic stories on tape, starting with George MacDonald’s The Light Princess, read by my sister-in-law, Arlita Winston, an expert story-teller. Great for bedtime or riding in the car. See http://www.morken.com. One free set of tapes to first person who writes me email.

New terms for this week at http://www.mtdaily.com/mentors/whatsnew including Arestin, Zindaclin, Esclim, Soothe-N-Seal, Naropin, QRS, Coleman, Vectra, CapnoProbe, Apthera, Neovastat, CosaminDS, endo-spine fusion, ORALscreen 3 test system, Gunther Tulip, Diab II, AutoPap, AutoCyte, thermotherapy, d-MPH, Feridex, Ortho Evra, Bair Hugger, Urimax, Apan, DigiMatch pinless THR, Micropaq, Vectra, CyberCare, Attain SD, and more.

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Using Meditech from home: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/hospitalmts&msg=166&f=2

How many radiology reports per day?: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/hospitalmts&msg=181&f=2

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Troubleshooting when installing a new program: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/computers&msg=628&f=2

ISP via satellite: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/digital&msg=635&f=2

Considering a money market account: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/finance&msg=5&f=2

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With tax season coming, remember the tax board: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/taxes

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Support needed on the cancer board: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/casupport

Urusla checks in after Christmas celebrations: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/winners&msg=2472&f=2

Anybody want to quit smoking for 2001? http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/smokeout&msg=22&f=2

Cetaphil users: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/beauty&msg=246&f=2

Recipe of the week, leftover turkey! http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/cooks&msg=1354&f=2

Grocery budgeting: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/debtfree&msg=356&f=2

Looking for grandparents raising grandchildren: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/grand&msg=16&f=2

How do you get Silly Putty off of upholstery? http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/house&msg=103&f=2

Support needed for a Mom of twin preschool boys: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/twinmoms&msg=8&f=2

Add your Christmas Angel story to this one: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/vent&msg=4606&f=2

In memory of Iona, an MT: http://www.mtdaily.com/cgibin/mboard?board=/mb/tears&msg=19&f=2

Updates on Sammy: http://www.mtdaily.com/mentors/sos. Sammy still needs cards from: OR, ID, NM, IO, AR, KY, IN, VT, NH, ME, MA, DE, and MD.

Private depression and marriage crisis support boards available. Write me email for info.

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Discovery Channel special on schizophrenia Saturday, 12/30, 9 p.m.: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-18-2000/0001389371&EDATE=

Child abuse and brain damage: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20001229/hl/abuse_1.html

AMA New Year’s resolutions: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-28-2000/0001394107&EDATE=

Top 10 preventive medicine tips: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-21-2000/0001391579&EDATE=

Danger of violence in workplace: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-27-2000/0001393742&EDATE=

Games for holiday stress relief: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-26-2000/0001393431&EDATE=

Saccharin is safe: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-22-2000/0001392659&EDATE=

Top 10 baby names for 2000, Michael, Hannah: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-21-2000/0001391709&EDATE=

The Stress Doc: http://www.fly2dc.com/flyer/insider/julystress.asp

How much do you know about oral cancer? http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-18-2000/0001389304&EDATE=

Weight-loss programs now tax deductible: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-18-2000/0001388805&EDATE=

Playing drums together to boost immunity? http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-18-2000/0001388705&EDATE=

Grape seed extract, powerful antioxidant: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-18-2000/0001388656&EDATE=

Religion and healing: http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-16-2000/0001388291&EDATE=

MSG harmless? http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20001229/hl/msg_1.html

Breast cancer and night workers: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20001228/hl/cancer_breast_1.html

One kind of Strep now resistant to penicillin: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20001227/hl/bacteria_2.html

Virtual visits to NICU: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20001225/hl/babies_1.html

Western/Eastern differences in thinking: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20001222/hl/west_1.html

New keyless keyboard: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20001221/hl/wrist_1.html

Impersonating a doctor: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20001218/od/teendoctor_dc_1.html

Celebrex now also for preventing colon polyps: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/hsn/20001229/hl/arthritis_drug_ok_d_for_control_of_colon_polyps_1.html

Year 2000 top health headlines: http://www.healthscout.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Af.woa/9/wo/yy5000rF3000c3007N/0.2.5.21.9.10.1.6.0.1.1.3