House M.D.2004

Martha Masters:
We treat with chemotherapy or steroids.

Dr. Gregory House:
We treat with chemotherapy.

Martha Masters:
I said chemo.

Dr. Gregory House:
And then you said "or."

Dr. Robert Chase:
Once again, the bunny meets the blade.

Dr. Gregory House:
The road to dead patients is paved with "or's." Chemo is the more effective treatment, which means it will confirm our diagnosis more quickly...

Martha Masters:
I agree, but there is another option.

Dr. Gregory House:
There are lots of other options. There's bloodletting, crystals, prayer...

Martha Masters:
Another medically accepted option.

Dr. Gregory House:
Which is both less effective and less scary. So the patient might just choose it. Unless, of course, we don't mention it to him.

Martha Masters:
We can't withhold information. If we explain both the benefits and the risks of each treatment, I'm sure Dugan will choose chemo.

Dr. Gregory House:
Well, as long as you're sure.

Martha Masters:
[to Dugan] The better option is chemotherapy. It's faster and more likely to completely cure you.

Joe Dugan:
I'll take the steroids.

Dr. Gregory House:
Oh, my goodness. If only someone could have predicted that you'd make that incredibly stupid decision.