Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Syndrome Unrealistic Expectations (SUE)

I did an exhaustive (Google) search, and didn't find this, so I'd like to proclaim myself the first to describe the Syndrome of Unrealistic Expectations or SUE for short.

This is an incredibly prevalent disease.  Not only is it seen among patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, but also in their family and friends.  Some common symptoms include improper utilization of medical resources, delusions that health care is free and labile mood.  There are associations with chronic pain syndromes, tobacco abuse and a never ending request for the drug 'dilauda.'  The disease is seen in both men and women and in people of all races.  No diagnostic tests are usually necessary or available.  It is strictly a clinical diagnosis.

There is no known cure for this disease.  It seems to be communicable and maybe even heritable.  Groups are working on developing a vaccine and are enrolling interested individuals in studies.

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