As a veterinarian, I was called at home in the middle of the night by a woman in distress. She had swallowed her dog's heart worm pill by mistake. I knew it wouldn't harm her, but by law, I'm forbidden to give medical advice. “If your dog had swallowed your pill, then you'd call me,” I explained. “In this case, you really should consult with your own physician.” “But it's one in the morning!” she exclaimed. “I can't wake my doctor.”
我是一个兽医。有一天半夜,一个苦恼的妇人打电话到我家里。她误吃了她的狗的心脏蠕虫药片。我知道这对她没什么危害。但是,法律不允许我做医药方面的建议。我对她解释说:“如果你的狗吃了你的药,你应该打电话找我。而现在这种情况,你实在应该问你自己的医生。”她大喊:“可现在是凌晨一点钟,我不能叫醒我的医生!”