The Lockhorns by Bunny Hoest and John Reiner for August 30, 2024

Didn’t we just see this? Maybe it was another strip, but I definitely the joke from here somewhere.

Oh my, who have a terrible disease.

Try AI, Doc.

first — Gooble needs to know your location

Worst: Let’s see what your insurance says about these symptoms.

An experienced doctor is an excellent multitasker. They can keep one eye focused on the patient while the other is looking at the computer screen as it reveals that patient’s insurance coverage, their credit rating, and what their symptoms could indicate. The doctor will also be checking the amount of their next boat payment and when it’s due.

Meanwhile the application for the job: “So, I just need you to show me that you can use a keyboard…”

Dr. Google is smart, and has an A.I. for such things.

His name is H. Blog, hilarious.

Give it to me straight, doc”.

“Ok. You have ten to live”.

“Ten??

Ten what”???

“Nine”…

Leroy doesn’t look amused

The doctor sure is smiling widely. He couldn’t be more pleased with himself.

I’m gonna play the odds and go with “food poisoning.”

Yeah, Goo-Goo it… gakkk

Sure fills you with confidence.

Oh look, Google says you’re pregnant.

Google? Even at the minimum co-pay, I’d at least hope for WebMD. At least it’s partially run by the Mayo Clinic.

Me: “Let’s see what Google has to say about finding another doctor.”

A low-cost treatment and a high-cost treatment. Better check his insurance.

The surest way to “know” that you are dying.

Shouldn’t we get a discount when the doc Googles?

Most doctors really don’t like patients telling them what Google said.

A doctor gave a man six months to live. The man couldn’t pay his bill, so he gave him another six months.

- Henny Youngman

at least this doc has computer skills. unlike the doctor i visited, who reached for the reference manual on his desk when i asked him a question… ☺

What kind of a doctor looks to Google what is wrong with the patient

I was recently diagnosed with a near-unicorn level ear disorder. I am now being sent to a well known university to get a consult. I can tolerate about 20 minutes in a moving car. The consult is at least 90 minutes away. It doesn’t matter who is driving. I am not going to have a good day. Neither will whoever drives me.