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RE: There Are Rules: Finish the Story Contest #31
Ooohh! You served up a can of worms with this story! (Which I enjoyed immensely, BTW, even if I don't personally agree with the decision Luke made.)
I think that the doctor is in for some major repercussions. On top of the possible guilt he'll be experiencing after the high from his revenge fades, I bet that there will be an investigation regarding his conduct. Standing rules or no, the hospital board and the media (with some probable help from O'Halloran) will likely have a field day with Luke refusing to operate.
Thanks for that energetic response. You're right--there will be repercussions, besides guilt. I'm pretty sure a doctor would have to justify a last-minute decision that resulted in death and wasn't based on sound medical principles. Luke did let his ego get in the way, didn't he...sort of filled the boots of the dearly departed professor. Happy you enjoyed the story--I have a rather spare style that doesn't suit some readers. Glad it suited you:)