53

In the Medical Staff Lounge

"Two heads are better than one-except on a calf."

Folk san,iiig

"I saw that fellow in 308 for you. I put a note on his chart. Do you think Allied Chemical will go up any more?"

"The woman in 419 is going out fast. Better get an ECG for the record. To cover yourself."

"Try ampicillin if tetracycline doesn't work. Are you going to Henry's party this Saturday?"

"In that case, advise the operation. If there's any doubt in their minds, call me and I'll coi-ifirm your opinion."

"He's i-iiiiety-sex-eii -,-ears old and in iii-eiiiie coiiia for the past three da-,-s. Drop iii and take a look at him foime, will you?"

"Nfetastases all o\-ei- the I)ocly, fltiid ii) tli(, cliest, down to 80 potiiids from 1-,0, and the faiiiil\- xn-aiits a consultation. So coiistilt, please."

"Rule out infection. Get a culture. Yoti can tell his wife we acreecl on it."

"NN"-Iio's lie" I iie\-ei- saw him before. Does be li~, hospital privileges here? Who called him iii coiisultation?"