> A woman called a local hospital. "Hello. Could you connect me to the
> person
> who gives information about patients. I'd like to find out if a family
> member is
> doing better."
>
> The voice on the other end said, "What is the patient's name and room
> number?"
>
> "Sarah Finkel, room 302." "I'll connect you with the nursing station."
>
> "3-A Nursing Station. How can I help You?"
>
> "I'd like to know the condition of Sarah Finkel in room 302."
>
> "Are you a family member?"
>
> "Yes, Yes I am.."
>
> "Hold on.. let me look at her records... Mrs. Finkel is doing very
> well. In
> fact, she's had two full meals, her blood pressure is fine, she is to be
> taken off the
> heart monitor in a couple of hours and, if she continues this
> improvement, looks like Dr. Cohen is going to send her home very soon!"
>
> The woman said, "What a relief! Oh, that's fantastic... that's wonderful
> news!"
>
> The nurse said, "From your enthusiasm, I take it you are a sister or
> perhaps an aunt..?"
>
> "Neither!
>
> I'm Sarah Finkel in 302!.. and NOBODY here ever tells me shit!!"
