99% Survival Rate
A doctor's 99% survival rate sounds great until he reveals he treats stubbed toes, and has still lost three patients.
Transcript
"Don't worry. This doctor has a 99% survival rate. You'll be in good hands." Doctor: "Full disclosure: For the last decade I've specialized in stubbed toes. But in that time, I've only lost three patients."
Content note: Joke about patients dying.
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