And the winner is …

ACP InternistWeekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.

“No, your news isn't hard for me to swallow, Doc. It just takes a while.”

This issue's winning cartoon caption was submitted by Harry J. Cerezo, a medical student member. Thanks to all who voted! The winning entry captured 59% of the votes.

The runners-up were:

“At least your diagnosis is not a zebra.”

“I'd like to proceed with X-rays. Of course, the cervical spine series will take a bit longer than usual.”