Dr. Greene has always been one of my favorite doctors on TV. Dr. House still gets my #1 vote because I loved how he spoke his mind, especially when it involved stupid people.
Anthony Edwards was nothing short of masterful on the show, and during the show's run, he was glue that kept everything going.
Dr. Greene realizes that the quality of life is more important than the quantity. Loved ones often fail to realize this, as they selfishly want the person to be around for as long as possible without thinking about what it must be like. This is a lesson most people still haven't learned yet, as it's even criminal to allow a person to choose to move on and end their suffering.
Life is always about choice, and too often, we don't respect those choices enough. We don't necessarily have to agree with them. Just respect them.
The episode follows Dr. Greene around for his final shift. He even gets the chance to break in newcomer, Dr. Pratt. Unlike Carter in the pilot episode, Pratt already thinks he knows it all. Greene is able to teach him that he needs to learn to listen and also to be a bit more humble.
There's a tender moment toward the end in which Dr. Greene helps a young girl. The scene always chokes me up when Greene says, "Thank you, Katie. You're my very last patient." Dr. Greene leaves with the knowledge of a job well done, even if it's not said, it's understood.
This was one of the most powerful and tender episodes of the season, and also of the series up to this point. It also serves as reminder to respect the choices that our loved ones make.
Anthony Edwards was nothing short of masterful on the show, and during the show's run, he was glue that kept everything going.
Dr. Greene realizes that the quality of life is more important than the quantity. Loved ones often fail to realize this, as they selfishly want the person to be around for as long as possible without thinking about what it must be like. This is a lesson most people still haven't learned yet, as it's even criminal to allow a person to choose to move on and end their suffering.
Life is always about choice, and too often, we don't respect those choices enough. We don't necessarily have to agree with them. Just respect them.
The episode follows Dr. Greene around for his final shift. He even gets the chance to break in newcomer, Dr. Pratt. Unlike Carter in the pilot episode, Pratt already thinks he knows it all. Greene is able to teach him that he needs to learn to listen and also to be a bit more humble.
There's a tender moment toward the end in which Dr. Greene helps a young girl. The scene always chokes me up when Greene says, "Thank you, Katie. You're my very last patient." Dr. Greene leaves with the knowledge of a job well done, even if it's not said, it's understood.
This was one of the most powerful and tender episodes of the season, and also of the series up to this point. It also serves as reminder to respect the choices that our loved ones make.