And the winner is …

I.M. Matters Weekly from ACP 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.

"Your insurance plan will only cover non-surgical wound debridement."

This issue's winning cartoon caption was submitted by Ralph K. Della Ratta, MD, FACP. Thanks to all who voted! The winning entry captured 42% of the votes.

The runners-up were:

"One vulture doesn't worry me too much. Let me know if you attract an entire flock."

"As you can see, I have a new visual aid to assist in smoking cessation counseling."