Ep. 42: A confident hospital head doctor faces a young colleague's patient concerns at a wedding.
Aired on September 5, 2005

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A physician from Black Jack’s former medical school now leads a hospital with absolute confidence, earning universal trust as a skilled practitioner. However, one junior doctor suspects an error in the diagnosis of a specific patient. The narrative centers on the tension between the established authority and the young doctor’s doubts. Both the head physician and Black Jack are invited to attend a wedding, adding a social dimension to the medical conflict. The story explores the young doctor’s dilemma regarding how to address the suspected misdiagnosis and the potential consequences for the patient involved.
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