About this episode

Kathy's routine operation turns into a life-threatening emergency, leading her to question the new surgeon's credibility.

When Kathy goes to see the new surgeon in town, she and her family expect a routine operation - until find themselves in a life-threatening emergency. And when a mysterious letter starts making the round, Kathy begins to wonder: what kind of doctor is he? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Topics covered

• medical malpractice
• emergency surgery
• doctor investigation
• family drama
• trust in healthcare

Keywords

• surgeon
• operation
• emergency
• doctor
• medical
• trust
• family

Mentioned in this episode

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