My doc was running some blood tests because I tend to have low iron and I’ve been having joint pain so she checked a few things. It turns out when they sent her the results the amount of blood in my body was exactly borderline as low as they typically allow before doing a blood infusion. She told me to go to the emergency room immediately because she was concerned (she is not an MD, I believe she is a NP). But when I get to the hospital, the doctor on duty who I could barely understand seemed more interested in talking about his upcoming vacation, food and international cuisine. He seemed quite unimpressed with my reason for being there and sent me home after telling me that it was a serious procedure to give someone blood and with the possible complications it was best if I didn’t have it since I was borderline. 