ElderlyJokes A Doctor Trying To Contact His Elderly Patient. This Is Truly Hilarious. 3.2k Views A doctor finally saw his elderly patient after a month of trying to contact him. The doctor said: “I see you’re over a month late for your check-up. Don’t you know that nervous disorders require prompt and regular attention? What’s your excuse?” The patient answered: “I was just following your orders, Doc.” “Following my orders? What are you talking about? I gave you no such order.” The patient said: “You told me to avoid people who irritate me.” See more Previous joke A Father Put His 3 Year Old Daughter To Bed. Next joke An Elderly Minister Told His Congregation.