Patient: "I've been running a 104-degree fever for six days. I'm throwing up, coughing up green
gunk, and I can'
t take it anymore. Give me some meds!"
Doctor: "Hmmm... it sounds like a virus. Go home, take some Nyquil and Pepto and come back and see us next week if you're still having symptoms. Don'
t forget to pay your copay on the
way out."