The parson sat in the treatment room, where his oncological team was telling him his options on further treatments. The parson had been in a clinical trial for the last six months, had endured what the surgeon described as a "brutal" surgery, and was now still in recovery from the surgery, four months later. Because the parson had been a participant in the clinical trial, he would receive a through physical every three months for the rest of his life at Emory University Hospital. The physicals included intensive labs, PET and CT scans, and on-hands physicals from the doctors.
So, considering the extensiveness and frequency of the physicals he'd have going forth, the parson said to his oncological surgeon: "So, since you guys are doing such a total physical every three months, why do I need a primary care physician?"
The surgeon replied, "It's not as extensive a physical as you think. Some doctor has to put his index finger up your butt and it's not going to be me."
LOL! Oh, thank you! From all of us who have had to navigate the intricate health care system. Insight at last!
Posted by: ClayOla Gitane | October 08, 2017 at 10:15 PM
Now that's funny!😂
Posted by: Debra | October 08, 2017 at 10:46 PM
My primary care physician always asks if I want a second opinion. Two fingers!
Posted by: Curtis A. Grissett | October 10, 2017 at 03:14 PM