Oh my gosh, I can hardly believe it.Coming face to face with a fake IV bag nurse is so terrifying! Just a few days ago,I had the horrific experience of encountering one in my home town.I was visiting the local hospital and was so taken aback to see a woman dressed up like a nurse. She was going around administering medication from an IV bag that I suspected was fake!
I couldn’t help but watch in shock, and I knew deep down it was wrong.But something compelled me to find out more. I had to know if this woman was actually a nurse. So with all my strength, I approached her to ask her a few questions. I was too scared to look her into the eyes, and my heart was pounding heavily as I asked as politely as I could.
To my surprise, she was very cooperative and answered every single question I had asked. I asked her what medical school she was studying in and she pointed to a certificate that identified her as a nurse. I couldn’t believe it. But what was strange was that, an IV bag filled with medicines was not something I had expected from a nurse. She was not even carrying any other bag or professional materials.
It was at that moment that I started to feel something was wrong. I then decided to ask her a few questions about the medicines she was giving out from the IV bag. She did not seem to know much about the contents and, upon further investigation, it became clear that the IV bag was a fake.
My heart just sank. My mouth went dry and my breathing became laboured. It was so scary. I quickly realised that the fake IV bag nurse was a fraud – a criminal who was
taking advantage of vulnerable people, pretending to be a medical professional. I quickly reported her to the hospital staff.
This experience has really opened my eyes. We can never know what to expect when we visit a hospital or medical facility. Therefore, it’s always important to be aware of our surroundings, understand what is going on, and take action if something looks suspicious.
It is also important to always do research on the doctor’s qualifications, the hospital’s protocols and the medicine that is being prescribed. This can help to make sure that we and our families are not at risk from fake IV bag nurses such as the one I met.
Another way to provide protection against fake IV bag nurses is to be circumspect about our medication. We should never buy medication from someone who offers it at a much lower cost or with any kind of incentives. We should only buy medicines from a legitimate pharmacy or a doctor whose qualifications we’ve verified.
We should also keep our eyes open for other tell-tale signs. Fake IV bag nurses may give out medication to several people or individuals who have not been prescribed the medicines. They may also be on the move so as to avoid detection. A kind of red flag should go off in your head if you see a medical professional not affiliated with a hospital constantly going around with an IV bag administering medications.
It’s also essential to look beyond the uniform. Tragically a lot of people, both patients and doctors, put more trust in what someone looks like rather than their credentials. Therefore, it’s very important that we don’t go by appearances alone.
By being vigilant and asking questions, we can protect ourselves from falling victim to a fake IV bag nurse and bravely take action when we see something suspicious.
In the same manner, it is essential that hospitals have stringent regulations and protocols for their staff and all medical professionals that enter their premises. They should make sure that all medical professionals follow the right protocols and carry the necessary documents that identify them.
As far as the general public is concerned, we should do our part and spread awareness on this issue. Whether it is in public forums or on social media, if we spread the word about fake IV bag nurses, we can help to protect people from becoming victims.
We should also encourage people to go to the right hospital or clinic and get the right medication from qualified doctors. Moreover, if someone notices someone pretending to be a medical professional, they should not be afraid to report it to the police or the hospital authority.
Apart from being aware and speaking up, it is essential that we develop a sense of responsibility and support the medical professionals we encounter. We should respect the uniform they are wearing as it is not an easy job. Keep in mind that they are there to help us, not to harm us!