[pierrem15]

Hospital food resembles prison food for a reason: costs. Although in the US, you can be sure the hospital bills out for $100 for every meal you get.

My experience at hospitals also suggests that they know you're fit for discharge after treatment if you've survived the starvation diet and lack of sleep.

[rlmorel]

"...they know you're fit for discharge after treatment if you've survived the starvation diet and lack of sleep..."

Sounds like how the Japanese evaluated the POWs for their work details.