The Scottish National Health Service thinks I should stop whinging until I cough up blood:
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Huh. Well, actually, I think NHS advice is not particularly bad here. And in particular, iatrogenic harm is a thing, and to be weighed in the mix.
But way more interesting is the possibility that Prof UOM might think that socialized medicine sucks. Really?
To be clear I’m going with the Scottish treatment: “Plenty of fluids.”
I thought you were busy selling your el Camino in the RG today? A steal at 2600
Good day for it–the U has closed classes. Sort of. Your morning classes are cancelled if and only if they end before 1pm. :-P