Mysterious Killer Pneumonia

BTW, the rural areas here are in such crisis that many of the doctors and hospitals are dropping their malpractice insurance completely and making patients sign papers agreeing not to sue them.

Actually, not a bad idea. The US is so freaking litigous that it's taking health care out of the reach of most people who can't get group health plans. Even with them, you're "managed" to the point where it seems life-threatening at times. Look at what Pattyecake is going through with her back!

Here in Mexico, they'd have better taken out the wrong kidney before you think about suing. I actually think it's better for everyone that way. I have a real problem with someone who gets a few million dollars because their doctor failed to diagnose that hangnail or they put hot coffee between their legs in a car.