Last month, I saw an old Chinese aunty (who was previously treated for breast cancer) in clinic, who came for her follow-up visit. She was clad in a very nice looking ‘samfu’ (Chinese traditional wear). Clinical breast examination is mandatory, so I instructed the patient to undress. I noticed that she was having great difficulty in doing so & decided to help. Only then I realised that at every level of the buttons, there were actually 2 types (besides the typical “hook & eye”, there was also the “push button” type). I was so curious that I just had to ask:
Me: Aunty, why do you wear this kind of baju when you know that you’re coming to see doctor?
Aunty: I purposely one…
Me: Huh? Why?
Aunty (sheepishly): Hehe…I thought if doctor see I got difficulty, doctor will say, aiyah nevermind lah, no need to examine lah...
Me: (pengsan)
Me: Aunty, why do you wear this kind of baju when you know that you’re coming to see doctor?
Aunty: I purposely one…
Me: Huh? Why?
Aunty (sheepishly): Hehe…I thought if doctor see I got difficulty, doctor will say, aiyah nevermind lah, no need to examine lah...
Me: (pengsan)
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