The Parson Questions His Medical Team

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."

Comments

[ClayOla Gitane]

LOL! Oh, thank you! From all of us who have had to navigate the intricate health care system. Insight at last!

[Debra]

Now that's funny!😂

[Curtis A. Grissett]

My primary care physician always asks if I want a second opinion. Two fingers!