The patient asks for the good news first and then the bad news.

So the doctor starts off and says, It is mostly certain that you are going to die in about 7 or 8 days.

After hearing this the patient couldnt imagine what the bad news would be.

The doctor continued: … and I have been trying to reach you on the phone to tell you, for a week now.

Doctor speaks to patient who regains consciousness after an amputation.

Doctor: I have good news and bad news.

Patient: Tell me the bad news first.

Doctor : By mistake I cut off your good foot. Im terribly sorry.

Patient: Oh My God! How can there be good news after that?

Doctor: The foot that we thought was bad, has got better