And the winner is …

ACP Internist Weekly 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.

“Even with your insurance, this procedure is going to cost you an arm and a leg.”

This issue's winning cartoon caption was submitted by Mythili Ransdell, MD, FACP. Thanks to all who voted! The winning entry captured 60% of the votes.

The runners-up were:

“My work as lead investigator on this project required thick skin!”

“You need to monitor your BPs to be sure it's really white coat syndrome.”