and consequences of the Standard MRSA Control Programme and the Intensive MRSA Control Programme could be compared in a simple manner. Coefficients were developed from the observations of the transmission of the bacteria during the period preceding the study period. These were then used to simulate the outcome of the alternative programmes. The uncertainty of the results was explored in sensitivity analyses. The Intensive MRSA Control Programme was shown to be cost saving after slightly more than 24 months of implementation. In conclusion, due to vigorous control efforts, a large EMRSA-16 outbreak in a university hospital was stopped. The initial costs of the control programme were high, but future healthcare resources were saved.a heavy-hitting partner who was planning to retire in a year. John Doe would essentially take over this partner's practice and client base. Pretty sweet deal. The firm wanted 3 references from John Doe. He went above and beyond and offered 4 references, including the head partner at his old firm, Mr. X. Before leaving the firm, there was tension between Mr. X and John, but John spoke with Mr. X about giving a reference anyway. While John was at the firm, Mr. X told John that he would give John a fairly neutral review. However, once John left the firm, several clients followed him and Mr. X became angry at John. John was also fully aware that Mr. X also had a history of giving former associates