After the numerous bloodwork and chest cat scan, I was told that I could not leave until the doctor read the results.

Tech: OK, I’m going to remove your IV.

Me: OK.

Tech: How long have you been feeling sick?

Me: A few weeks I think.

Tech: Did you have any specific symptoms?

Me: Just a heaviness in my chest; hard to breathe.

Tech: You can carefully sit up and wait in the waiting room until the doctor says you can go.

Me: Says I can go? What do you mean?

Tech: We can’t send you home until we’re sure you don’t have a blood clot.