Registering at my local doctor, the health assistant asks me probing questions about my alcohol intake and substance abuse. 'How often do you have memory-loss or black-outs as a result of alcohol?' she asks, 'Never, less than monthly, once or twice a month, weekly or daily?' Her face is fixed in a wry smile.
She checks my blood pressure, weight and urine sample. She asks in detail about the medical condition of my family. 'So that's your health-check complete', she tells me.
I use the opportunity to ask a question of my own. She seems pleased to give an answer. 'So how's that going for you?' she asks. I tell her that some days are better than others. 'Today has been nice though', I add.
'That's very unusual', she says smiling at her computer screen.
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