Sue Mayfield Geiger submitted a fine essay to us on how the doctor's visit has changed over the years.
Basho has a haiku:
Chrysanthemum growers --
you are the slaves
of chrysanthemums
one might say
Doctors --
you've become the slaves
of corporate medicine
Please read Ms. Geiger's fine essay: The Appointment:
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Author Bio:Sue Mayfield Geiger writes and edits for regional and national publications, and lives on the Texas Gulf Coast. Her first book of prose and verse (with photos) is now available. www.gibbonsstreet.com. You can email comments to her at: SMG