A resident trying to rest
Was phoned with a verbal request
He was greatly perturbed about being disturbed
And his feelings weren't left unexpressed

The nurse (who was working alone)
Did not quickly warm to his tone
His instructions weren't clear and she trembled with fear
As he hurled his abuse down the phone

Not wanting to ask him again
She guessed at the dose there and then
But what she recorded was not what he'd ordered
But out by a factor of ten

The man from the legal profession
Though not one to grant a concession
Did lessen his sentence on seeing repentance
Confirmed in his humble confession

So next when you're tucked up in bed
Remember these words that you've read
And show some restraint before bringing complaint
Consider the patient instead