title: Directions.
abstract: 'Nearly ten years ago, my author, a noted venereologist, suggested that I bring the new edition notes to his office at the clinic. The clinic entrances were quite privately located, away from the main entrance and streams of outpatients and visitors. The separate entrance signs - Women and Men - brought a moment's hesitation (I wasn't certain as to which housed the author) but I headed for the one where I knew I'd have no problem entering. A nurse acting as receptionist came to me immediately, and asked if she could help. I gave my name and asked to see Dr Author whereupon I was pulled aside and, in the most courteous and understanding way, quietly told 'Just give me your number, we don't use names in this department.'