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Dr Cheriton finds herself in the unenviable position of having to tell a patient that she has only a short time left to live. At the same time, Dr Ormerod is compelled to make a drastic decision under the weight of the circumstances.

Immediate Care is a television programme presented in the format of a single episode. The series is classified under the episode genre and follows the day‑to‑day workings of medical staff as they confront a range of urgent situations. Each instalment is self‑contained, focusing on the pressures and choices that arise in an acute care setting. In this particular instalment, Dr Cheriton finds herself in the unenviable position of having to tell a patient that her remaining time is limited. The doctor must deliver the difficult prognosis that the patient has only a short period left, a task that places her in a challenging communicative role. The scene underscores the stark reality of delivering life‑limiting news within a clinical environment. At the same time, Dr Ormerod is compelled to make a drastic decision. Faced with the circumstances surrounding the patient’s condition, he is forced to choose a course of action that is severe in nature. His response highlights the weight of responsibility that medical professionals bear when urgent, high‑stakes choices must be taken.