Chuckle 2990

(Chuckle 2990)

(Rick R of Surrey BC gets today’s Chuckle thanks)

~Hip Surgery~ (Plus: Today in History, Word for the Day, Today’s Horoscope, Maxine, and 6 differences.)

Two patients limp into two different medical clinics with the same Complaint. Both have trouble walking and appear to require hip Surgery.

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 pending the review boards decision on his age and remaining value to society.

Why the different treatment for the two patients?
The FIRST is a Golden Retriever taken to a vet. The SECOND is a Senior
Citizen on Obama care...
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(Today in History Click)
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Word for the day Click

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For today's Horoscope click
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/8404539/

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(Maxine Cartoon)

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(Find the six differences, answers below)