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Dr. Balis:
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Hello. Dr. Balis speaking.
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Ms. Landau:
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Hello Doctor. My name is Melissa Landau. I'm calling on behalf of my husband, George.
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Dr. Balis:
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Hello, Ms. Landau. How is George?
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Ms. Landau:
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Not very well I'm afraid. He's in bed today. He has a temperature, and no appetite.
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Dr. Balis:
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I'm sorry to hear that. I hope it won't keep him down for long.
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Ms. Landau:
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It will be a day or two I think. But he asked me to call off your meeting today and apologize for him.
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Dr. Balis:
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That's all right.
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Ms. Landau:
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He also asked me to say that he was...what did he say? "Just plain sick this time." Do you know what he means?
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Dr. Balis:
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Yes, I think so. I believe George is trying to save me time in our next session.
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Ms. Landau:
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He really does enjoy them, Doctor. He tells me you're very good at what you do. I'm surprised he hasn't been difficult. I know what he can be like.
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Dr. Balis:
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When you take up psychiatry you discover new dimensions to the word "difficult".
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Ms. Landau:
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Well don't you let him get you down. He's just a stubborn old horse.
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Dr. Balis:
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I'll bear that in mind.
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Ms. Landau:
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It was a pleasure speaking to you, Doctor.
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Dr. Balis:
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And you, Ms. Landau.
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Ms. Landau:
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Good day.
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Dr. Balis:
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Good day, Ms. Landau.
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Doctor Balis' Notes on this Telephone Call
Transcripts of George Landau's Communications
