Cruel Discussion and Modern Medicine

Overheard at the OPD Pediatrics Clinic between physician and a patient's mother.

Mother: What can we do Dr. N?

Dr. N: There is a new and effective drug for what your son has. But it's too expensive. Neither you nor I can afford it.

Mother: So what's the solution?

Dr. N: ..........................................

P.S. I will elaborate on the case soon.