Health-tech Navigator Prints

"I'm getting the hang of the patient portal. It reminded me to refill my beta blocker, but I keep getting ads. Can you prescribe a good pop-up blocker too?"

'I want to forewarn you that my HMO won't approve any treatment that uses a needle.'

With the aid of a tactical dictionary, and was finally able to make sense of what the salesman was saying.

'The dripping keeps me awake!'

Hospital Departments

'The good news is that it's not your fault.'

Mouse at a computer within a maze searching for the cheese.

"Is there someone have called Frobisher?"

How to apply for a job, then vs. now

"Cardiac day patients?"

Medicare: More is Better!

"Most of our procedures are out of network."

Woman and scales.

Doctor sits near work boxes labelled; 'NHS' and 'Private'.

"I am just going outside to find an NHS dentist and may be some time."

'I recommend a second opinion so the HMO won't second guess me.'

"I just hope that when your mother is as old as I am you'll be able to help figure out Medicare Part D."

"I don't see the doctor anymore because I'd have to hire some kid to set up the patient portal."

"Recovery involves elements of faith. So let's pray my billing service, this hospital and your insurance provider all work smoothly together."

'I'm from the temp agency, who are you?'

'I can't take off my clothes - I'm Missouri Synod Lutheran!'

"I don't care what it says on the 'chocoholics' website I'm not able to prescribe chocolate mini eggs on the NHS."

'He can't refer you to me... I referred you to him.'

"You need to see a specialer. They're like specialists, but less so."

'You must be one of Billy Covey's teachers.'

Carcinogenic/Non-carcinogenic.

'You need the wisdom of the ages to understand Medicare Part D.'

"You know you're getting old when you can find your way around all the local hospitals blindfolded."

"Your tests are back. We've ruled out anything covered by your HMO."

GPs to be required to offer appointments in advance.

'Oh no, not you again,'

"Don't you have any regular doctors?"

'I never know which side to start on.'

Hospital bed shortages

"Oh my, it seems John was talking to the guys in IT again!"