Medicine

[TehBorken]

Two patients limp into two different American Medical clinics with the same complaint.  Both have trouble walking and appear to require a hip replacement.

The first patient sees the family doctor after waiting a week for an appointment, then waits eighteen weeks to see a specialist, then gets an x-ray, which isn't reviewed for another month and finally has his surgery scheduled for 6 months from then.

The second patient is examined within the hour, is x-rayed the same day and has a time booked for surgery the following week.

Why the different treatment for the two patients?

The first is a Senior Citizen.

The second is a Golden Retriever.

[Lise]

I can so believe that. Happened to our dog. Total cost $500. Treatment within the same week.

[Sportsdude]

Yep same here. My dog had to options to fix his slipped discs in his back or go to doggy heaven. we obviously picked number 1 and within a week he went from not being able to move or walk to running around like an idiot as usual again.

[Gopher]

Yet more evidence that society has got its priorities right.

[kingy]

 it is definately true but it is just a case of people/doctor ratio to animals/vets.

   

[Some Chick]

There are also fewer hypochondriacs in the pet world, methinks.

  Imangine the conversation:

  Fido:  Something's wrong with me.  I'm constantly drooling.  I need to see a vet.  And my coat isn't shiny.

Fluffy:  Make our pet take you.

Fido:  Good idea.  Won't hurt anything to have it checked out — And not like they can't afford it.

Fluffy:  Make sure they put a towel on the exam table.  You don't have retractable claws and you'll slide around.  

Fido:  Oh yeah, you were just in last week.  What was that for again?

Fluffy:  Oh nothing, turned out it was just a hairball, but you can't be too careful.  They gave me antibiotics just in case.

[weird al]

lol some chick! and...

 Fluffy: ...and another thing, I'm going to insist they arrange to have my tubes tied, or whatever they call it. I know, I'm still young and all, but I don't think I can stand to have another six kids, y'know what I mean? Pitter-patter of little claws and all that, but enough is enough!

[Some Chick]

lol Al.  True 'nuff.  And I hate to admit...

  I too will no longer be having any more kittens.