The Royal

Caroline's father suggests that her life‑support machine be switched off, leaving Dr Ormerod with a serious moral and professional dilemma. At the same time, Goodwin, in his care, rashly allows a holistic healer to treat a back injury for the patient.

Consequences is a programme presented as a single episode and classed within the drama genre. It unfolds as a self‑contained story that concentrates on a handful of characters, each confronting a personal crisis that drives the narrative forward. In one thread of the plot, Caroline’s father puts forward the idea of switching off her life‑support machine, which places Dr Ormerod in a morally fraught position. The suggestion forces the doctor to balance the ethical weight of ending a patient’s support against the wishes of a close family member, while also considering the professional and legal ramifications of such a decision. At the same time, Goodwin makes a hasty choice by allowing a holistic healer to treat a back injury. His impulsive approval of an alternative therapy underscores a clash between conventional medical practice and more unorthodox, complementary approaches, highlighting the tension between established protocols and personal belief in alternative remedies. Both storylines generate a palpable sense of conflict within the episode, as professional duties collide with personal convictions. By juxtaposing the heavy responsibility of life‑saving decisions with the swift endorsement of non‑traditional treatment, the narrative foregrounds the complex moral terrain the characters must navigate, leaving the audience to contemplate the consequences of each choice.