The Forgetful Surgeon

Dr. Smith, a renowned surgeon, walked into the operating room one day looking unusually perplexed. The nurse asked, “Doctor, is everything okay?” Dr. Smith sighed, “I’m worried I might be losing my mind. I left my scalpel at home this morning.” The anesthesiologist chuckled, “It’s alright, Doctor. Everyone forgets things sometimes.” Dr. Smith nodded and then looked around, confused. “But why am I holding my car keys and trying to open the patient with them?” The entire room burst into laughter. Dr. Smith smiled, “Guess I need a tune-up too!”

5/8/20241 min read

A healthcare worker wearing blue gloves is administering a vaccine to an elderly man. The scene focuses on the arm of the person receiving the injection and the hands of the healthcare worker handling the syringe.
A healthcare worker wearing blue gloves is administering a vaccine to an elderly man. The scene focuses on the arm of the person receiving the injection and the hands of the healthcare worker handling the syringe.

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