When most people are admitted to hospital, they are naturally anxious to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. They may be concerned as to the seriousness of their problem, and as to whether or not the costs will be covered by their health insurance policy. However, few would expect to be informed of a condition quite so improbable as that given to John Grady Pippen.
A 71 year old man from Portland, Oregon being treated for agonizing abdominal pain received this surprising news in the hospital’s paperwork: “Based …