John Saxton
23rd August 2016, 07:26 PM
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> Boy, if this doesn't hit the nail on the head, I don't know what does!
> Two patients limp into different medical clinics with the same complaint?
> Both have trouble walking and appear to require a hip replacement.
> The FIRST patient is examined within the hour, is x-rayed the same day and has a time booked for surgery the following week.
> The SECOND sees his family doctor after waiting 3 weeks for an appointment, then waits 8 weeks to see a specialist, then gets an x-ray, which isn't reviewed for another week and finally has his surgery scheduled for 6 months from then.
> Why the different treatment for the two patients?
> The FIRST is a Golden Retriever.
> The SECOND is a Senior Citizen.
> Next time take me to a vet!
> Boy, if this doesn't hit the nail on the head, I don't know what does!
> Two patients limp into different medical clinics with the same complaint?
> Both have trouble walking and appear to require a hip replacement.
> The FIRST patient is examined within the hour, is x-rayed the same day and has a time booked for surgery the following week.
> The SECOND sees his family doctor after waiting 3 weeks for an appointment, then waits 8 weeks to see a specialist, then gets an x-ray, which isn't reviewed for another week and finally has his surgery scheduled for 6 months from then.
> Why the different treatment for the two patients?
> The FIRST is a Golden Retriever.
> The SECOND is a Senior Citizen.
> Next time take me to a vet!