As approaching/eclipsing "seasoned veteran" status (depends on who's  
labeling =]) i had an experience that put the title in perspective.  
About 15 years ago I was fortunate enough to be in the middle of a  
lawsuit, details aren't pertinent, (I wasn't named in the suit, I did  
perform the u/s on the plaintiff but it was not in question). I was on  
the stand for 6+ hours on this particular day.. Questioned by the  
defendants atty in the AM, then the plaintiff atty. In the PM. AT a  
point in the plaintiff attorneys questioning, I think he felt he was  
getting no where with me and was getting frustrated at how I was  
correcting him about particulars on the ultrasound images (that were  
each blown up to poster size for the jury to see)... At one point he  
felt I was being smug (probably was, 5 hours into this nightmare) and  
he approached the judge at the bench and said.."your honor, I feel  
this gentleman is not being cooperative, I suppose it's because he's  
nothing more than a glorified button pusher".  His motive was clear,  
piss me off.. But what happened was after I corrected him again.. He  
had "no further questions, your honor".  My point is, after that...  
Call me anything just make sure my name is spelled somewhat legibly on  
the check! True story(scouts honor) :)

D


Doug Marcum
RDMS,RDCS,RVT(APS),RPhS
*Advanced Ultrasound Consultants
*Global Vein Solutions
www.advancedusconsultants.com
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