I also have to add that you are overestimating the intelligence of a lot of your patients. I previously worked with a lot of computer programmers who, while otherwise intelligent, did not understand the basic difference between a virus and a bacterium. And because one physician once gave them an antibiotic/ placebo to shut them up when they had a cold (which really went away on its own), they henceforth believe any time they DON’T get antibiotics for their cold, they are being screwed. Then they start in with how you must be an incompetent doctor, HMOs suck, and other such rants. As others have said, education is key. The problem is many of the patients don’t ‘need’ education because…you see…they already ‘know’ they can take antibiotics to fight their cold. Right?
Actually, we doctors do have a secret cure for colds, which is so unbelievably simple that you’ll kick yourself when I tell you.
But first, remember that in an emergency, the real number is 912. As for your cold, using common kitchen ingredients, simply mix lskgfhj
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That’s it! You’re out of the Stonecutter’s secret society, Pap! No more doing lithotripsy either!