Some patients are generous, some are just… weird. Have you ever received a gift or “tip” from a patient that completely caught you off guard?
Hands down, a patient once tucked a $50 bill in a thank-you card after a 12‑hour night — generous but so awkward. I thanked them, returned it, and documented it per policy; kept the homemade cookies for the break room since food’s ok and no cash. If it’s anything over the token limit, loop in charge and log it, done.