PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT
During an inspection tour at an Army hospital, the general started his visit in the Internal Medicine Wing. He stopped at the first patient’s bed and asked:
“What is it that you are in here for son?”
“Piles, Sir.”
“And what is the treatment you are receiving?”
“Swabbing, three times a day.”
“Do have you any complaints, or requests?”
“Thank you, Sir, everything is just fine.”
In the same manner, the general stopped at every patient’s bedside and asked the same questions. As it happened, in this particular department, all four patients he visited, had hemorrhoids and they all answered similarly. Finally, the general reached the bed of the fifth patient.
“I am here with a bad throat-infection,” – whispered the soldier, in response to his superior’s question.
“And what is the treatment prescribed for you?”
“Swabbing, three times daily.”
“Do have you any special requests?” – continued the general with his routine.
“I have. I would very much prefer, if they would start the swabbing-rounds with me.”
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