When I was in 3rd year, my senior told me that if you want to draw blood from male patient, better use green needle. They have larger blood vessel as compared to female. So, it is easier to use green needle. Besides, they are guy, they can withstand the pain. So,  I just followed their advice. I don’t really care about it. As long as I can draw the blood, it’s ok.

A few days ago, I saw one of my colleague drew blood from a patient using a blue needle. At first, I want to told him that using a green needle is better. Nevertheless, I didn’t. After he drew the blood, the patient smile to him. He told him that he didn’t feel pain at all, thus he was so happy. I was suprised listening to what he said. I never really care about it before. The next day, I tried to use the blue needle when drew the blood from the patient and I experienced the same thing of what my colleague went through. It felt so good.

Truthfully, the patient will appreciate us so much  when we try to help reducing their pain. In the process of reducing the pain, they will appreciate us much more if we don’t induce other pain to them. It is probably a small matter. But, if we are a patient, it is a blessing to us, right?