Thu, Oct 19, 1961
Kildare believes that a highly respected older doctor is slowing down too much in surgery, and informs Gillespie of this even though the man is one of Gillespie's oldest friends and mentors. Gillespie must make the decision as to whether to suggest to his friend that he should retire.
Thu, Dec 14, 1961
After his son's arm is paralyzed in an automobile accident, a man adamantly refuses to allow doctors to perform the operation which should restore it to full use. The man's wife unexpectedly died during surgery after another car accident a few years earlier, and he has been overly fearful and distrusting of doctors, hospitals, and surgery ever since.
Thu, Dec 28, 1961
A young man is admitted to Blair after being stabbed by a street gang. The youth soon exhibits erratic and unpredictable behavior which indicate he is severely paranoid and schizophrenic. However, his parents, particularly his father, refuse to listen to the recommendation of the doctors that he be admitted to a psychiatric hospital.