Dilbert cartoon first published on Sunday 29th November 2020
Dilbert//11551, first published six years ago on Sunday 29th November 2020
Dogbert Does Telemedicine
Tags
business, technology, telemedicine, time, doctor, health, pain, rake, leaves, medicine
Official transcript
dogbert: i started doing telemedicine in my spare time.
originally published on dilbert.com
Open source transcript
I STARTED DOING TELEMEDICINE IN MY SPARE TIME.
DON'T YOU NEED TO BE A DOCTOR TO DO THAT?
TECHNICALLY, YES. BUT I FOUND A WORKAROUND WHICH IS?
I TELL PEOPLE I'M A DOCTOR.
DOCTOR, I HAVE A SHARP PAIN IN THE BACK OF MY THIGH.
ARE YOU SITTING ON A RAKE?
THAT'S A WEIRD QUESTION.
OH, WAIT, I AM.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
TRY PICKING UP LEAVES WITH YOUR HANDS.
collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive
AI Analysis
Title: "The Telemedicine Tangle"
Summary:
In this Dilbert comic strip, the titular character is experiencing a sharp pain in his back of the thigh and decides to seek medical attention through telemedicine. However, he encounters a series of humorous misunderstandings and technical issues, ultimately leading to a confusing and frustrating experience.
Panel-by-Panel Breakdown:
- Introduction: Dilbert starts doing telemedicine in his spare time.
- The Call: He calls a doctor, but the conversation quickly takes an unexpected turn.
- The Diagnosis: The doctor asks if he's sitting on a rake, and Dilbert responds with a witty remark.
- The Weird Question: The doctor asks a bizarre question, leaving Dilbert perplexed.
- The Technical Issue: The connection is lost, and Dilbert is left waiting.
- The Conclusion: The doctor reappears, and Dilbert attempts to pick up leaves with his hands, only to realize the absurdity of the situation.
Key Takeaways:
- Telemedicine can be prone to technical issues and misunderstandings.
- Doctors may ask unusual questions, leading to confusion.
- The comic strip pokes fun at the challenges of remote healthcare and the importance of clear communication.
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