The New Physician
I recently picked a new primary care physician. After two visits and exhaustive Lab tests, he said I was doing ‘fairly well’ for my age. (I just turned 60.) A little concerned about that comment, I couldn’t resist asking him, ‘You think I’ll live to be 90?’ He asked, ‘Do you smoke tobacco, drink beer […]
Medicare Coverage in a Nutshell
The phone rings and the lady of the house answers, “Hello.” “Mrs. Sanders, please.” “Speaking.” “Mrs. Sanders, this is Doctor Jones at Saint Agnes Laboratory. When your husband’s doctor sent his biopsy to the lab last week, a biopsy from another Mr.. Sanders arrived as well. We are now uncertain which one belongs to your […]