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  Medical Humour

With all the seriousness we're forced to discuss on this site, having some humour to lighten the mood is a must. Medical humour provides a unique perspective and is sure to bring a chuckle. Don't be afraid to laugh. It has been said that laughter is the best medicine. Well, it’s better than having to drink Go-Lightly...

Links for Additional Laughter

  • How to Ride a Dead Horse, version 1

    This particular offering was presented by our intrepid researcher, Stephanie Sugars.

    The editor doesn't know who the original author of this piece or its close relative, which is posted below.

  • How to Ride a Dead Horse, version 2 

    This is another version of the above piece on riding dead horses. The presenter is the same.

    The editor is still unaware of the identity of the original author. Though there seems to be evidence that the second version was written with some more detailed insight into the workings of government.

  • The Onion

    The Onion, billed as "America's Finest News Source," carried an interesting article in their September 2000 issue.

    Rare Disease Nabs Big-Time Celebrity Spokesman brings to light the plight of a very rare disease.

    The editor recommends taking this news with a pinch of salt.

  • Ralph Klein's Medical Dictionary

    This medical dictionary may be unlike most you see. It is in laymen's terms.

    Which laymen we're referring to is anyone's guess.

QFever

Though some of the humour is best appreciated by the medical professional, patients and others can appreciate the humour to be found on QFever.

You may even learn things you wish you hadn't learned!

Irish Medical Dictionary

This page of the Irish Medical Dictionary preserves comments reportedly found in real patient charts.

The editor doesn't doubt that what you'll read could have really happened.