The way the Combat Department described the situation was more accurate. However, in general, it meant that those patients were in a vegetative state.Orion had once told Eric that even though they were holistic physicians, they were human and might encounter diseases they could not cure.Certain situations required them to carefully weigh multiple factors. For instance, some patients fell so seriously ill that they might end up in a vegetative state after treatment. Such patients could bring a lifetime of hardship to a family. In such cases, there was no need for treatment.Although they might face moral condemnation, avoiding treatment prevented permanent sadness for the patient's family. Orion believed that family sorrow was temporary, which was preferable to a lifetime of grief and anticipation.Such perspectives could not be easily labeled as right or wrong. Right and wrong always had two sides, and nothing could be stated in absolute terms. In modern medicine, due to the prin

After completing her preparations, Amelia called everyone over."Eric, this must be quite expensive, huh?" Melinda asked, feeling as though each bite cost a small fortune.They were accustomed to a modest lifestyle despite their newfound wealth and financial security, so they refrained from indulging in luxury.Melinda was adept at creatively repurposing leftovers into new meals, firmly believing that reheated dishes were still perfectly edible. Given its perceived expense, seafood was a rare treat, with locally farmed shrimp being considered a luxury option.Thus, the sight of king crabs on the table only confirmed Melinda's suspicions regarding their cost.Eric affirmed, "Yes, it is indeed quite pricey. With many flights grounded, seafood prices have soared. Each crab sets us back over 1,000 dollars."Learning this, Melinda hesitated to take another bite. After all, 1,000 dollars could sustain her and Blake in Nutikiville for several months, even without being frugal.Many eld

After all, many lives had been lost due to the virus.Sylvia nodded in agreement, recognizing the gravity of the situation.Following breakfast, Eric headed to the stadium, donning a fresh set of clothes to begin his day's work.-Sylvia dutifully delivered lunch to him at the appropriate time.Lewis couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy, though Sylvia paid him no mind."Dr. Gundry!" A nurse rushed over urgently. "There's an issue with patient No. 87. You need to come check!"Lewis abruptly abandoned his meal and hurried off.Turning to Eric, Sylvia asked, "Have there been severe cases reported in Salt City as well?"Eric confirmed with a solemn nod. "Yes, severe cases began surfacing the day before yesterday. Unfortunately, we arrived too late, and the preventive measures were insufficient."Despite Salt City's swift intervention, severe cases persisted, heightening Sylvia's concern and leaving Eric feeling helpless.The initial stages of the infection were manageable,

"I…" Lewis hesitated, his thoughts swirling as Kirk's words sunk in. He believed fervently in the sanctity of saving lives, yet Kirk's pointed questions challenged his perspective."Let's go and take a look at the patient," Kirk proposed, breaking the tense silence.Upon inspecting the patient, Kirk's brow furrowed deeper, a grim acknowledgment of the severity of the situation."Similar cases have arisen in Dortmund City," he remarked, his tone grave. "With our medical expertise, we've managed to save some, but the odds are against us. Out of ten cases, nine slip into a comatose state. And among those, six families opt to discontinue treatment."Kirk continued, his voice measured yet compassionate. "Dr. Gundry, as a physician, the adage 'physician, heal thyself' holds wisdom. But as a healer, your duty extends beyond mere treatment."Conflicted, Lewis remained silent, grappling with Kirk's insights. He had always equated being a good doctor with reviving the ailing, yet Kirk's wor

Eric knew that Winston and the other senior holistic physicians could handle such cases. The patient had ended up in this situation because of Lewis' stubbornness."Can you wake him up?" Kirk asked again, with all the family members looking at Eric.Eric nodded and replied, "I can try, but it'll take a considerable amount of time. Let's give it a shot."Kirk was overjoyed. If Eric said it was worth a try, then he must be able to help the patient. He just didn't want the family members to be overly optimistic.However, despite Kirk's reassurances, the family members were still worried.An elderly man asked, "Doctor, how much is the surgery fee? We'll prepare it right away!"To which Eric replied, "Sir, I save lives based on fateful encounters, and I don't charge any fees."For Eric, encountering someone was fate. Without encountering them, he couldn't do anything. With numerous patients, complex cases, and terminal illnesses in the world, he couldn't individually approach each on