The Unexpected Patient

He adjusted his glasses as he looked over the patient's chart. "So, Nora, based on the symptoms you described—burning during urination, lower abdominal pain, and the results from your urinalysis—it looks like you have a urinary tract infection,” he said.

The patient shifted uncomfortably on the exam table. "I had a feeling it might be that," she admitted. "Is it serious?"

"Not serious, but defi