DON’T B.S. YOUR M.D — HE’S TRYING TO HELP YOU

Patient Says: I have about 1 or 2 drinks a day.

Doctor Hears: I might drink a case a week

Patient Says: I exercise twice a week.

Doctor Hears: I rarely exercise. I hate it!

Patient Says: I smoke about 3 or 4 cigarettes a day.

Doctor Hears: I’m a pack-a-dayer.

Patient Says: I allow myself 2 hamburgers a week – and lots of fruit and veggies.

Doctor hears: On the other days of the week I eat cheeseburgers – When do I eat fruits and veggies?…Almost never!

Patient Says: I will be sure to follow up with you doc…I won’t forget.

Doctor Hears: Yeah! I’ll be back when the kids are grown.