The Gift

It was so unnecessary for the patient at the free clinic to give me a gift: A Cold. This is a gift that keeps on giving. I know, I know, by going to medical school I signed up to be exposed to colds and other yucky things. I've heard after you finish your first year of residency you've been exposed to so many things and have built immunity so you don't get sick too often. Right now, I am building immunity and I have my wonderful patients to thank. But really, they don't need to bring such kind gifts to me. I'm happy to see them without gifts that keep on giving.