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hamsterjill

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8. That was a sweet thing for the MA to say.

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Tue Jul 15, 2025, 12:27 PM

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I'm sure it is well deserved based on your many posts on DU about things you've done for patients, etc.

Be proud of yourself. We all need a little uplift once in a while. You are appreciated.

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