Medical Check Up

[Fiona Maccafferty]

Nothing ever came from a life that was a simple one/So pull yourself together and have a little fun

Swing a little more on the devil's dance floor

1010
Infirmary
Meropis

Fiona entered the Infirmary with a little fear. She was still not TOO sure about this Captain West. Frankly, he was a big guy and that freaked her out. She reminded herself that he was a doctor, though, and that Doc Harrison was close by. Aear was leaving as she came in; he looked like he might be a little relieved; his visit with Doc H had been tough, she knew.

She poked her head around the corner, rust-colored fringe falling over her glasses. Her loud, rough Irish accent trilled into the room.

'Allo. Fiona Maccafferty 'ere. I believe I am your ten-fifteen, but I am a bit early, is that OK? Fee was always prompt. She was a busy girl with a lot to do and she valued time. She trotted in when the Doctor gave his Ok, and then sighed. The bloody exam table was about four feet off the floor; she was 4'10". She settled herself into a chair.

Do I need to change?! Also, can you lower that thing? Fee was roughly the size of an average 12 year old; this was due to poor prenatal care, and the fact that her she SWORE she had Leprechaun genes. She nervously tugged at her sweatshirt, which had gummy bears printed on it. She sighed, and waited for the Doctor to address her so she could tell him about herself.

OUTFIT: HERE , TAGGED:Dr. Caiden West , NOTES:at least it's not Mickey Mouse pants! , LYRICS: "Devil's Dance Floor" by Flogging Molly

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[Dr. Caiden West]

1010
Infirmary
Meropis

Caiden just finished his meeting with Aear when he made notes in his tablet so he can send the General an email later on with his report on the Meowtian. For someone who is a cat... he looks fairly human besides the obvious... Aear was leaving when the NASA scientist walked in. Caiden was never really a fan of scientists, especially not when they think they're better or smarter than a Medical Doctor, afterall we are experts in our own specific fields.


Allo. Fiona Maccafferty 'ere. I believe I am your ten-fifteen, but I am a bit early, is that OK? Caiden waved her in since he was done with Aear and ready for the next patient. As she walked in, Caiden pulled her file up on his tablet as he waited for her to sit, Do I need to change?! Also, can you lower that thing? Caiden smiled on the inside but made sure not to really smile. Caiden lowered the exam chair a little bit so she could hop on.

"Nope, no need to change. This is just a medical check up, not exactly a physical or anything like that." Caiden said as he moved back to his seat and stared at her, "is there anything we need to talk about first? Any injuries, are you sick? Anything like that?"

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[Fiona Maccafferty]

1011
Infirmary
Meropis

Fee was one of the smartest people on Meropis, a fact that she DID not talk about. However, she knew that while she knew a LOT about computers, engineering, rockets and various other space-y things, she knew almost NOTHING about medicine. Hence why she was here; she didn't know for herself what to do. She wasn't ill, per se, she just needed to know as much as was humanely possible about the ATA business.

Dr. West lowered the exam table for her, and she hopped up, flushing a little. It wasn't her fault she was so small, but she was used to it by now. She settled in, setting her tablet next to her, and turning it off.

Nope, no need to change. This is just a medical check up, not exactly a physical or anything like that.is there anything we need to talk about first? Any injuries, are you sick? Anything like that? Fee considered for a moment. She was sick, but not HIS kind of sick, more like Roger's kind of sick. She DID worry about losing too much weight when she was already so small, but she tried to snack when she remembered and eat regular meals.

I don't think so; I am generally in good health. Even though I am smaller than normal, I still find that I am OK. I have always been tiny. I am just...I eat regularly, I am just the chief Information Officer- Actually, she was the ONLY information officer, but...Sometimes I get busy and forget my snacks. But my weight has remained steady, so I am not too worried. What I am really here about is the ATA gene stuff. Doctor Harrison suggested I talk to you to see what you know about it medically. Can I take a test?! I would just...was I born with it, or was it PUT in me sometime when I didn't know it?! She fought to keep her voice calm so that he could understand her through her accent.

Tag:Dr. Caiden West.

[Dr. Caiden West]

1011
Infirmary
Meropis

I don't think so; I am generally in good health. Even though I am smaller than normal, I still find that I am OK. I have always been tiny. I am just...I eat regularly, I am just the chief Information Officer- Sometimes I get busy and forget my snacks. But my weight has remained steady, so I am not too worried. What I am really here about is the ATA gene stuff. Doctor Harrison suggested I talk to you to see what you know about it medically. Can I take a test?! I would just...was I born with it, or was it PUT in me sometime when I didn't know it?! Caiden nodded.

"Ah, I do not have the ATA gene but then again, our medical technology and supplies don't require the gene. But if you have the ATA gene and you didn't get it from gene therapy then yes you were born with it." Caiden said as he put his tablet down on his desk and looked back at Fee. "It makes you no different from anyone else, however that means that when the Ancients inhabited Earth and breed with humans, they breed with one of you ancient ancestors, thousands of years ago. There is no test other than to see if you have the gene, but we won't know if its natural or gene therapy, but if you were injected with it then it'd be in the database. About you being tiny, its whatever, I say. Some people are small some are dwarfs and some are over 7 feet tall."

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[Fiona Maccafferty]

1011
Infirmary
Meropis

Fee tucked her feet under her, sitting "Indian style" on the exam table. She looked around; it was set-up for an exam, but Dr. West said that it wasn't. Maybe you had a choice?! She didn't need a checkup yet, she'd had one just before coming, and she was fine. She'd been talked to about keeping her weight up, but other than that, she was in good general health.

Ah, I do not have the ATA gene but then again, our medical technology and supplies don't require the gene. But if you have the ATA gene and you didn't get it from gene therapy then yes you were born with it. She sighed. She suspected as much-there was no way to tell. SHe only had her suspicions, and unless and until NASA released ALL of her files, she'd never know for sure. Some of them were kept, even from HER, because of the work she did. She had done some specialized work on the new class of rockets, and it was all super hush-hush. Dr. West went on. It makes you no different from anyone else, however that means that when the Ancients inhabited Earth and breed with humans, they breed with one of you ancient ancestors, thousands of years ago. There is no test other than to see if you have the gene, but we won't know if its natural or gene therapy, but if you were injected with it then it'd be in the database. About you being tiny, its whatever, I say. Some people are small some are dwarfs and some are over 7 feet tall.

She chuckled a little at this.

I know. But this world is made for tall people...it's a little frustrating at times. I think I might know WHEN I was given the therapy, but...will it transfer to my children, should I ever have any?! Will it make me ill someday?! Certainly, my body will fight it...won't it? Fee had a basic knowledge of anatomy from college Biology, but she'd never been disciplined enough to sit and study full blown medicine. Maths, computers, and codes far more fascinated her.

She looked up at Dr. West.

There is something else...if I DO need a checkup in the future, is it possible for me to see a female doctor?! I don't mean to sound rude or that you're anything but perfectly nice, I just...I don't do well with men.... She sighed. It was too awkward to ask, but she couldn't very well ask Roger to ask the man, though she knew he would've. There were things she was learning she needed to do for herself; she was very close to her father, and while she'd wanted to please him, she knew she'd needed to cut the cord-which was part of the reason she'd volunteered for this...she needed to show him-and herself-that she could make it on her own.

Tag:Dr. Caiden West. I think we're gonna make this a short one for you; Fee tends to overworry by nature, so as long as Dr. West is reassuring, she'll be just fine.

[Dr. Caiden West]

1011
Infirmary
Meropis

I know. But this world is made for tall people...it's a little frustrating at times. I think I might know WHEN I was given the therapy, but...will it transfer to my children, should I ever have any?! Will it make me ill someday?! Certainly, my body will fight it...won't it? Caiden shook his head.

"No, it has no ill effect and will never make you sick, if anything it will help you. From the human genome project, it was determined we have around 24,000 genes, you only have 1 more than the rest of the human species. You having kids will not deform them or anything crazy, they may or may not get the gene, but even then they won't grow gills or an extra heart. And no your body doesn't fight it, its a gene, you're born with it or you had the gene therapy, it's not a cold or influenza. Trust me, you having this gene, won't hurt you." Caiden said as reassuring as possible, she was obviously scared of having the ATA gene, although he didn't truly know why.

There is something else...if I DO need a checkup in the future, is it possible for me to see a female doctor?! I don't mean to sound rude or that you're anything but perfectly nice, I just...I don't do well with men.... Caiden smiled and nodded.

"Of course. I am a trauma surgeon, general surgeon, whathaveyou. I am the only Surgeon here, I believe, so if you ever need surgery, I'll be the surgeon. However for check ups, of course you can have a female doctor perform the check up." Caiden said as he typed some notes into his tablet. "Do you have any other questions or concerns?"

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[Fiona Maccafferty]

1013
Infirmary
Meropis 

"No, it has no ill effect and will never make you sick, if anything it will help you. From the human genome project, it was determined we have around 24,000 genes, you only have 1 more than the rest of the human species. You having kids will not deform them or anything crazy, they may or may not get the gene, but even then they won't grow gills or an extra heart. And no your body doesn't fight it, its a gene, you're born with it or you had the gene therapy, it's not a cold or influenza. Trust me, you having this gene, won't hurt you.

Fiona gazed steadily at the floor while Dr. West reassured her. She would be ok; seemingly better than. And she wouldn't burden any future offspring with it, either.

Next, he commented that he understood about her wanting a female doctor. She nodded, grateful for his understanding - and the fact that he didn't press for a reason. She smiled lightly when he asked if there was anything else. She did, one final, embarrassing question...but it was probably more of Dr. Harrison field...was she OK? She didn't mean health wise, just...in general. Was she pretty enough? She was certainly smart enough....but she sighed, and shook her head.

Of course. I am a trauma surgeon, general surgeon, whathaveyou. I am the only Surgeon here, I believe, so if you ever need surgery, I'll be the surgeon. However for check ups, of course you can have a female doctor perform the check up...Do you have any other questions or concerns? 


No, Dr. West. That was mostly it. Thank you for seeing me. I'm sorry it was such trouble, being so quick. I DO feel better, though. She offered another small smile, and waited a moment before leaving, in case he had anything else.

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[Dr. Caiden West]

1013
Infirmary
Meropis

Caiden watched the little shy woman who was the most socially awkward person he met so far here. What was it with smart people and their social skills? Caiden didn't know. At least she didn't pretend to know everything and belittle Caiden's profession, like good ol' Doctor McKay, or Meredith... He is smart my... Let's pass that, back to the NASA scientist.

No, Dr. West. That was mostly it. Thank you for seeing me. I'm sorry it was such trouble, being so quick. I DO feel better, though. Caiden nodded and smiled... "No problem. If you have any more medical related questions, don't hesitate to ask." With that it was time for the next vict... patient.

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[Ryan Alexander]

1013
Infirmary
Meropis

Ryan hadn’t been at Meropis for long. He hadn’t even had time to fully “check-in” before he had been given his first squad. He had stepped into the line that had been forming outside the infirmary with a copy of his medical records. He was still learning the ins and outs of the city and he was utterly amazed. Sometimes it was hard to believe that he was on another planet, much less another galaxy.

Lost in his own thoughts he nearly failed to notice the short red head depart the doctor’s office. He offered a polite nod before knocking on the hatch.

“Good Morning, Sir. I believe that I am next if there is time to see another.” He said standing at a proper parade rest.

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[Dr. Caiden West]

1013
Infirmary
Meropis

After finishing with Fiona, Caiden types some notes on his tablet as he waits for his next patient. An unfamiliar face walks in and Caiden looks up. “Good Morning, Sir. I believe that I am next if there is time to see another.”

"Drop the sir. Just call me Doc or Doctor... Come have a seat. Your name?" Caiden asked as he waited for a response before typing it into the tablet.

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[Ryan Alexander]

1013
Infirmary
Meropis

"Drop the sir. Just call me Doc or Doctor... Come have a seat. Your name?"

Ryan nodded and took the offered seat. “Thank you, uh, Doc. I am Sergeant Alexander, Ryan.” He responded leading with his last name followed by his first. “I am sure that you had already received the digital copy of my records, but I was instructed to bring a hard copy with me.” He said handing the good doctor the hard copy. He knew that the e-mail had said today was a check-up day, so he wasn’t quite sure what to expect.

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[Dr. Caiden West]

1013
Infirmary
Meropis

Caiden didn't bother looking up as he was typing away on his tablet but he knew the man sat down, was military and obviously below the rank of a Captain. “Thank you, uh, Doc. I am Sergeant Alexander, Ryan. I am sure that you had already received the digital copy of my records, but I was instructed to bring a hard copy with me.” Caiden nodded in affirmation, he sure did get the copy of the medical records for well... everyone.

"Thanks Sergeant, you can leave them here. You never know if we'll lose all power and need to rely on paper." Caiden said as he brought up his medical records and skimmed through them. "So Sergeant, what brings you in today? Anything in particular or just a physical?" Caiden asked finally looking up at the man.

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[Ryan Alexander]

1013
Infirmary
Meropis


"So Sergeant, what brings you in today? Anything in particular or just a physical?" Ryan nodded to the Doctor. He had never disliked Doc's, in face many he had met throughout his career had been fairly decent. Though he distrusted Military Dentists with a passion, maybe almost borderline paranoia because of them wanting to take out a portion of his Jaw because of some tissue growth from his wisdom teeth removal years ago.

He nodded with a slight smile. "Yes Doctor, just here for the physical and the check-in. Always want to meet the gentleman or woman who might be saving me one day." He said curtly, though with respect in his voice.

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[Dr. Caiden West]

1014
Infirmary
Meropis

Caiden sat and looked through the medical files real quick making sure the information was up to date in the tablet and that he wasn't missing anything. It is up to date, which is good, not everything in the military is so up to date.

"Yes Doctor, just here for the physical and the check-in. Always want to meet the gentleman or woman who might be saving me one day." Caiden nodded without looking as he browsed through the medical file not finding anything extraordinary.

"Well, Sergeant, its my job and I wouldn't trade it for anything. So, I am sure you know how check ups go here, so we'll just briefly talk. Do you have any medical concerns or anything you wish to speak about? I don't see anything in your file but military personnel don't always report things to the MD's... Caiden said just to break the ice and see if he has anything he wants to talk about. Otherwise well, he'd be all set.

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[Ryan Alexander]

1014
Infirmary
Meropis

"Well, Sergeant, its my job and I wouldn't trade it for anything. So, I am sure you know how check ups go here, so we'll just briefly talk. Do you have any medical concerns or anything you wish to speak about? I don't see anything in your file but military personnel don't always report things to the MD's..."

Ryan shook his head. “Not really doc. Only the usual aches and pains of getting old, my left knee hurts a little when I chop my steps when I run. The pain is more like an ache than anything else. The only way to make it feel better is if I extend my stride. When I stop running in ‘pulsates’ for a few minutes then goes away. It does really bother me much.” Ryan said. He had talked to a Corpman about it before he had transferred to the SGC and they said he was fine, one of those things you get as you start getting older.

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