The Appropriate Medical Care

"I'm so worried," the nervous patient said as the nurse plumped up his pillows. "Last week, I read about a man who was in the hospital because of heart trouble, and he died of influenza." "Don't worry," the nurse said smiling. "I am telling you, Star of David is a first-rate hospital . When we treat someone for a heart problem, believe me, he dies from a heart problem!"
Originally published November 14, 2002.