What doctors say, and what they are really thinking:
This should be taken care of right away: I planned a trip to Hawaii next month but this is so easy and profitable that I want to fix it before it cures itself.
Welllllll, what have we here...?: He has no idea and is hoping you'll give him a clue.
Let me check your medical history: I want to see if you've paid your last bill before spending any more time with you.
Why don't we make another appointment later in the week.: I'm playing golf this afternoon, and this is a waste of time. Â or I need the bucks, so I'm charging you for another office visit.
We have some good news and some bad news: The good news is, I'm going to buy that new BMW. The bad news is, you're going to pay for it.
Let's see how it develops: Maybe in a few days it will grow into something that can be cured.
Let me schedule you for some tests : I have a forty percent interest in the lab.
I'd like to have my associate look at you : He's going through a messy divorce and owes me a bundle.
I'd like to prescribe a new drug: I'm writing a paper and would like to use you for a guinea pig.
If it doesn't clear up in a week, give me a call : I don''t know what it is. Maybe it will go away by itself.
That's quite a nasty looking wound : I think I'm going to throw up.
This may smart a little : Last week two patients bit off their tongues.
Well, we're not feeling so well today, are we...? : I'm stalling for time.Who are you and why are you here?
This should fix you up. : The drug company slipped me some big bucks to prescribe this stuff.
Everything seems to be normal. : Rats! I guess I can't buy that new beach condo after all.
I'd like to run some more tests : I can''t figure out what's wrong. Maybe the kid in the lab can solve this one.
Do you suppose all this stress could be affecting your nerves? : You're crazier'n an outhouse rat. Now, if I can only find a shrink who'll split fees with me ...
There is a lot of that going around. : My God, that's the third one this week. I''d better learn something about this.
If those symptoms persist, call for an appointment. : I've never heard of anything so disgusting. Thank God I'm off next week.