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."