What doctors say, and what they’re really thinking:

“This should be taken care of right away.”

I’d planned a trip to Hawaii next month but this is so easy and profitable that I want to fix it before it cures itself.

“Welllllll, what have we here...?”

He has no idea and is hoping you’ll give him a clue.

“Let me check your medical history.”

I want to see if you’ve paid your last bill before spending any more time with you.

“Why don’t we make another appointment later in the week.”

I’m playing golf this afternoon, and this is a waste of time.

--or--

I need the bucks, so I’m charging you for another office visit.

“We have some good news and some bad news.”

The good news is, I’m going to buy that new BMW. The bad news is, you’re going to pay for it.