“No, I"m his girlfriend.”
“Is there a relative present? We want to get a consent for the surgery.”
There were concerned expressions around the room as the information was digested. Jessica replied, “His mom passed away last year, and I have no idea where his father is at this point. He has no brothers and sisters.”
The doctor nodded. “I understand.” Surgery needed to be performed and she wanted someone"s consent, so she asked Jessica, “Will you sign the consent forms?”
“If you say it"s needed, I will, yes.” She was quiet for a moment and then said, “I"m familiar with the term hematoma, but I"m not precisely sure I know specifically what it is, I mean medically. I"ve always thought of it like a bruise inside the skin. Is that right?” Jessica asked with concern.
“You are on the right tr
