1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:10,000 2 00:00:02,035 --> 00:00:05,129 Prof. Zaizen is on his morning round. 3 00:00:08,508 --> 00:00:10,237 Great operation! 4 00:00:11,111 --> 00:00:13,671 That was a most significant lecture! 5 00:00:15,015 --> 00:00:17,711 What's happening, doctor? He's getting worse! 6 00:00:17,851 --> 00:00:19,978 We'll use another antibiotic! 7 00:00:21,454 --> 00:00:23,649 Do you handle medical disputes? 8 00:00:23,790 --> 00:00:25,917 Doctors really are scum. 9 00:00:26,926 --> 00:00:28,359 Let's break up. 10 00:00:28,962 --> 00:00:29,792 Are you trying to say, 11 00:00:29,929 --> 00:00:31,988 that the game is over for you? 12 00:00:32,565 --> 00:00:33,657 Dr. Kanai, his heartbeat's stopped! 13 00:00:33,800 --> 00:00:35,165 Honey! 14 00:00:35,301 --> 00:00:37,428 Don't leave me alone! 15 00:00:37,570 --> 00:00:38,832 Hurry! 16 00:00:40,173 --> 00:00:44,337 Yana, stop! 17 00:00:46,346 --> 00:00:48,075 Enough, anger doesn't help anything. 18 00:00:48,214 --> 00:00:52,207 Put pneumonia as cause of death on the death certificate. All right? 19 00:00:52,352 --> 00:00:53,319 Medical negligence? 20 00:00:53,453 --> 00:00:56,217 Just to be safe, it might be better to do an autopsy. 21 00:00:56,890 --> 00:01:00,553 Once the body is cremated, nothing can be done. 22 00:01:03,963 --> 00:01:05,453 My father is dead. 23 00:01:06,066 --> 00:01:07,966 He was killed by you. 24 00:01:09,469 --> 00:01:10,902 Your accusation troubles me. 25 00:01:15,675 --> 00:01:16,699 Who is he? 26 00:01:16,776 --> 00:01:18,744 A patient died. 27 00:01:19,179 --> 00:01:20,544 It's unfortunate, 28 00:01:20,680 --> 00:01:22,910 But such things can't be helped at a hospital. 29 00:01:27,987 --> 00:01:32,048 Hey, Zaizen! Wait a minute. 30 00:01:34,027 --> 00:01:35,688 Why did you come here? 31 00:01:36,830 --> 00:01:40,061 I want to talk to you about the deceased, Mr. Sasaki. 32 00:01:40,166 --> 00:01:41,360 Can't we talk at the hospital? 33 00:01:41,501 --> 00:01:42,729 I just got back, and I'm exhausted. 34 00:01:42,869 --> 00:01:44,063 I want to talk now. 35 00:01:44,971 --> 00:01:46,404 That's why I came here. 36 00:01:52,145 --> 00:01:53,442 Guess it can't be helped. 37 00:01:54,581 --> 00:01:57,880 Dad, I'm sorry, but why don't you head back first? 38 00:01:58,351 --> 00:02:00,444 Is everything all right? -- Don't worry. Everything's fine. 39 00:02:01,621 --> 00:02:02,417 Then, I'm counting on you. 40 00:02:02,555 --> 00:02:03,522 Of course. 41 00:02:13,633 --> 00:02:14,827 Keep it brief, would you? 42 00:02:17,837 --> 00:02:19,771 Your patient died. 43 00:02:20,540 --> 00:02:22,770 I feel bad about that. 44 00:02:25,111 --> 00:02:27,136 Saying you feel bad won't fix things, Zaizen. 45 00:02:28,314 --> 00:02:33,217 Prof. Okouchi did the autopsy on Mr. Sasaki. 46 00:02:33,753 --> 00:02:34,879 Autopsy? 47 00:02:39,058 --> 00:02:42,994 Now I will explain the autopsy results. 48 00:02:44,230 --> 00:02:48,462 The surgery for esophageal cancer was successful. 49 00:02:48,635 --> 00:02:50,068 It was marvelously done. 50 00:02:51,070 --> 00:02:55,268 But the left lung has a cluster of cancer cells. 51 00:02:55,408 --> 00:02:58,536 The unusual cluster -- 52 00:02:58,678 --> 00:03:00,805 That is the reason for death. 53 00:03:01,247 --> 00:03:07,117 That is to say, the cause of death is lymph node cancer causing suffocation. 54 00:03:07,453 --> 00:03:09,250 Lymph node cancer? 55 00:03:10,256 --> 00:03:11,917 Is it because the cancer cells spread to the lung? 56 00:03:12,058 --> 00:03:16,654 Those cancer cells should have existed before the surgery. 57 00:03:16,729 --> 00:03:20,790 Metastasis caused the lymphoma, which led to the patient's death. 58 00:03:24,470 --> 00:03:25,903 So what? 59 00:03:26,272 --> 00:03:28,570 Your diagnosis was wrong. 60 00:03:29,342 --> 00:03:31,606 How rude! Why was my diagnosis wrong? 61 00:03:31,744 --> 00:03:33,939 His death was an accident. 62 00:03:34,714 --> 00:03:37,842 Before you went to Warsaw, 63 00:03:37,984 --> 00:03:39,110 you said he was suffering post-surgical infection 64 00:03:39,252 --> 00:03:40,913 and asked Yanagihara to give him antibiotics. 65 00:03:41,054 --> 00:03:44,649 But that was not an infection. 66 00:03:44,791 --> 00:03:46,554 It was lymph node cancer. 67 00:03:46,993 --> 00:03:48,255 The treatment was completely wrong. 68 00:03:48,394 --> 00:03:52,057 Fever, coughing and increase of white blood cells after surgery 69 00:03:52,198 --> 00:03:54,792 would naturally be diagnosed as infection. 70 00:03:55,668 --> 00:03:59,160 Your post-surgical care wasn't your only error. 71 00:03:59,305 --> 00:04:02,240 The biggest mistake was your carrying out the surgery in the first place. 72 00:04:03,443 --> 00:04:06,173 Before the surgery, upon learning that there was a shadow in his lung, 73 00:04:06,312 --> 00:04:09,406 you decisively said that it was not metastasis and carried out the surgery. 74 00:04:10,350 --> 00:04:11,374 But it was metastasis. 75 00:04:11,517 --> 00:04:12,745 Wait. 76 00:04:12,852 --> 00:04:15,184 That shadow was not metastasis. It was just inflammation. 77 00:04:15,321 --> 00:04:16,583 I'm confident in that diagnosis. 78 00:04:16,723 --> 00:04:18,816 Are you still saying that? 79 00:04:19,025 --> 00:04:23,052 Prof. Okouchi said the metastasis existed before the surgery. 80 00:04:23,196 --> 00:04:25,289 That's just his interpretation. 81 00:04:25,465 --> 00:04:29,196 I believe that before the surgery, there was no metastasis. 82 00:04:29,335 --> 00:04:30,563 Even Prof. Okouchi 83 00:04:30,703 --> 00:04:35,140 cannot prove when and how much cancer spread, 84 00:04:35,275 --> 00:04:37,937 unless he carried out the autopsy when the patient was alive. 85 00:04:39,879 --> 00:04:46,079 Zaizen, I didn't come here to pin the blame on you. 86 00:04:46,386 --> 00:04:49,480 I just want to tell you the facts. 87 00:04:50,757 --> 00:04:55,592 As a surgeon, please face them and change. 88 00:04:55,662 --> 00:05:00,361 As a doctor of Internal Medicine, I will take this case to heart. 89 00:05:03,436 --> 00:05:07,338 Is that all you have to say? Then I'll be leaving. 90 00:05:07,473 --> 00:05:10,203 I have a mountain of work to catch up on. 91 00:05:21,854 --> 00:05:23,253 Looks so tasty! 92 00:05:23,723 --> 00:05:27,420 Here. Aren't you eating, Dr. Yanagihara? 93 00:05:27,960 --> 00:05:29,518 I have no appetite. 94 00:05:29,762 --> 00:05:31,787 Isn't Prof. Zaizen coming back? 95 00:05:31,931 --> 00:05:33,421 Eat something to energize yourself. 96 00:05:33,566 --> 00:05:35,659 Otherwise you'll collapse. 97 00:05:35,868 --> 00:05:38,166 I don't want to see Prof. Zaizen. 98 00:05:39,138 --> 00:05:42,369 You're in First Surgical. How can you not see him? 99 00:05:44,210 --> 00:05:47,373 Don't tell me you want to resign? 100 00:05:52,452 --> 00:05:54,750 Fool, what are you going to do after resigning? 101 00:05:54,887 --> 00:05:57,651 You followed Prof. Zaizen's instructions to the letter, right? 102 00:05:59,559 --> 00:06:01,925 If only I'd been more courageous 103 00:06:03,896 --> 00:06:07,992 and made Prof. Zaizen face the truth... 104 00:06:09,869 --> 00:06:14,135 But no one can blame you for that patient's death. 105 00:06:14,941 --> 00:06:16,568 But Mr. Sasaki died. 106 00:06:22,181 --> 00:06:23,546 Ow. 107 00:06:23,850 --> 00:06:25,078 Get a grip. 108 00:06:25,218 --> 00:06:28,949 If a doctor resigned every time a patient died, there'd be no doctors working. 109 00:06:29,055 --> 00:06:31,023 But Mr. Sasaki died! 110 00:06:33,826 --> 00:06:34,793 Hey, Yana! 111 00:06:56,382 --> 00:06:58,316 These are thank-you gifts for the funeral. 112 00:06:58,751 --> 00:07:01,948 There are two types, 2,000 or 2,500 yen, for you to choose. 113 00:07:02,088 --> 00:07:05,023 Young master, where have you been? 114 00:07:05,158 --> 00:07:06,056 Sorry. 115 00:07:06,192 --> 00:07:07,659 Yoichi! 116 00:07:08,461 --> 00:07:13,626 You're the successor. You need to get it together. 117 00:07:14,534 --> 00:07:16,593 With your mom in that shape. 118 00:07:21,974 --> 00:07:25,808 Get her to change clothes. Guests are coming. 119 00:07:36,122 --> 00:07:39,023 I went and told him. 120 00:07:41,427 --> 00:07:47,457 I told that guy, that Zaizen, that we wouldn't forgive him. 121 00:07:55,107 --> 00:07:57,974 What are you doing? Get it together! 122 00:08:00,446 --> 00:08:03,540 You're so annoying! No matter how much you cry, it won't bring Dad back! 123 00:08:03,683 --> 00:08:05,844 Don't talk like that to your mom! 124 00:08:05,985 --> 00:08:07,043 Don't say such harsh things. 125 00:08:07,186 --> 00:08:08,653 Be gentler! 126 00:08:08,788 --> 00:08:09,686 That's right. 127 00:08:18,564 --> 00:08:20,589 Thanks everyone! 128 00:08:21,033 --> 00:08:22,159 Thank you, all. 129 00:08:22,335 --> 00:08:25,668 It was because of your support that this trip was successful. 130 00:08:25,805 --> 00:08:29,434 Doctors, presidents, have a look. 131 00:08:29,742 --> 00:08:34,543 This is the international surgeons' certificate of appreciation. 132 00:08:34,680 --> 00:08:39,777 See? It says "Prof. Goro Zaizen" here. 133 00:08:40,920 --> 00:08:42,911 Stop that! You'll get it dirty! 134 00:08:43,055 --> 00:08:45,888 Dad, they'll say you dote on me too much! 135 00:08:46,025 --> 00:08:47,424 Doesn’t matter, doesn't matter! 136 00:08:47,560 --> 00:08:50,290 You've got to do what you want to do. 137 00:08:50,429 --> 00:08:55,696 I have to tell more people, let the whole world know! 138 00:08:55,835 --> 00:08:57,894 It really is foolish of me. 139 00:08:58,037 --> 00:09:01,666 If you always felt ashamed, then your life would be finished, right? 140 00:09:02,475 --> 00:09:03,499 How impressive. 141 00:09:03,609 --> 00:09:06,942 Prof. Ugai, you're here! 142 00:09:07,079 --> 00:09:09,843 Please, stay seated. 143 00:09:10,483 --> 00:09:12,747 You did a good job, Zaizen. 144 00:09:12,885 --> 00:09:16,946 The speech and surgery were successful. It was really marvelous. 145 00:09:17,089 --> 00:09:20,320 It was all thanks to you, Prof. Ugai. 146 00:09:20,459 --> 00:09:23,087 It's true, a lot of things happened while you were away. 147 00:09:31,571 --> 00:09:33,562 Yo, here he comes! 148 00:09:38,010 --> 00:09:44,574 149 00:09:44,717 --> 00:09:46,651 I'm very sorry for the trouble. 150 00:09:47,053 --> 00:09:53,754 Your patient died. The whole medical faculty was talking about it. 151 00:09:54,594 --> 00:09:57,085 You've thought of a good strategy, I imagine? 152 00:09:57,396 --> 00:09:58,556 No. 153 00:09:59,031 --> 00:09:59,690 What? 154 00:09:59,832 --> 00:10:01,959 There's no need for a strategy. 155 00:10:02,034 --> 00:10:05,435 Prof. Ugai, I won't falter because of this. 156 00:10:08,441 --> 00:10:11,274 So, you're saying that even if it was a mistake, 157 00:10:12,244 --> 00:10:17,045 it won't affect Naniwa University's image? 158 00:10:17,483 --> 00:10:20,509 Of course. Please put your mind at ease. 159 00:11:03,696 --> 00:11:11,831 The Great White Tower Chapter Twelve 160 00:11:28,087 --> 00:11:30,954 Everyone, thanks for your hard work while I was away. 161 00:11:32,558 --> 00:11:35,721 Because of the support of such a talented staff, 162 00:11:35,861 --> 00:11:38,625 I could relax and have a successful trip. 163 00:11:38,764 --> 00:11:39,822 Thank you. 164 00:11:42,568 --> 00:11:46,706 Congratulations on your trip! 165 00:11:46,706 --> 00:11:49,072 We were moved by the news reports! 166 00:11:50,643 --> 00:11:54,170 Well, we can't stay intoxicated by acclaim. 167 00:11:54,313 --> 00:11:55,803 Anything to report? 168 00:11:57,683 --> 00:12:02,552 The patient Yanagihara was in charge of, Mr. Sasaki Yohei, died. 169 00:12:02,688 --> 00:12:07,250 He's the patient who received the esophagectomy just before you left, sir. 170 00:12:09,161 --> 00:12:12,562 I apologize that something like this happened while you were away. 171 00:12:12,698 --> 00:12:14,893 I'm sorry. -- I'm sorry. 172 00:12:15,801 --> 00:12:17,063 Why apologize? 173 00:12:17,169 --> 00:12:18,830 You all did your best, right? 174 00:12:18,971 --> 00:12:19,801 Yes. 175 00:12:19,939 --> 00:12:21,463 We did everything we could! 176 00:12:21,607 --> 00:12:23,302 Then there's no need for apologies. 177 00:12:23,442 --> 00:12:25,637 The more well-equipped a university is, 178 00:12:25,778 --> 00:12:28,042 the less excuse there is for apologies. 179 00:12:28,180 --> 00:12:31,149 To just apologize and move on is an insult to the deceased. 180 00:12:34,854 --> 00:12:37,186 Then today, let's do our best as well. 181 00:12:37,256 --> 00:12:38,348 Yes 182 00:13:06,719 --> 00:13:08,812 Such a pity. 183 00:13:08,954 --> 00:13:11,787 He'd just finished the renovation and was going to start up again. 184 00:13:11,924 --> 00:13:14,119 Mrs. Sasaki is really to be pitied. 185 00:13:14,260 --> 00:13:17,889 The boss would probably know that the most. 186 00:14:06,412 --> 00:14:08,073 Please leave. 187 00:14:09,415 --> 00:14:10,473 What? 188 00:14:10,683 --> 00:14:15,677 I don't want to see anyone from Naniwa here. 189 00:14:15,988 --> 00:14:17,148 Sis! 190 00:14:20,392 --> 00:14:25,125 I'm asking you. Please leave. 191 00:14:32,471 --> 00:14:33,665 I understand. 192 00:14:58,597 --> 00:15:00,064 Dr. Satomi! 193 00:15:04,536 --> 00:15:06,595 Did you come alone? 194 00:15:08,407 --> 00:15:10,773 Did Dr. Zaizen not come? 195 00:15:17,917 --> 00:15:22,911 After coming back from abroad, not even a greeting? 196 00:15:23,522 --> 00:15:25,456 Is he pretending nothing happened? 197 00:15:28,527 --> 00:15:31,519 If you were going to come, you should have brought him along! 198 00:15:38,570 --> 00:15:45,669 Today, I just wanted to relate a message from Mr. Sasaki. 199 00:15:48,547 --> 00:15:52,881 Mr. Sasaki wanted to tell you... 200 00:15:53,319 --> 00:15:59,815 I'll really have to thank her after I get discharged. 201 00:16:03,128 --> 00:16:07,394 Do you think to fool me with that? 202 00:16:09,001 --> 00:16:10,628 "Thank you" you say? 203 00:16:12,004 --> 00:16:15,269 He would have said how bitter he is! 204 00:16:20,145 --> 00:16:21,806 My husband died. 205 00:16:25,951 --> 00:16:28,249 He was killed by Dr. Zaizen! 206 00:16:28,387 --> 00:16:29,820 Don't say anymore! 207 00:16:29,955 --> 00:16:31,855 Sis, don't act like that! 208 00:16:31,991 --> 00:16:34,289 Please leave! 209 00:16:47,473 --> 00:16:49,065 I'm going to sue him. 210 00:16:53,445 --> 00:16:55,913 I will sue Dr. Zaizen! 211 00:16:58,417 --> 00:16:59,611 Apologize? 212 00:16:59,752 --> 00:17:00,878 Yes. 213 00:17:01,286 --> 00:17:06,223 I want to at least apologize to Mr. Sasaki's family. 214 00:17:06,392 --> 00:17:08,383 I just said this before! 215 00:17:08,527 --> 00:17:12,930 We doctors did our best! It makes no sense for us to apologize! 216 00:17:13,065 --> 00:17:17,263 But because of the metastasis to the lung, 217 00:17:17,469 --> 00:17:18,800 Mr. Sasaki... 218 00:17:19,371 --> 00:17:22,204 So you're criticizing my diagnosis? 219 00:17:22,408 --> 00:17:25,172 No! That's not it. 220 00:17:25,277 --> 00:17:26,266 Then let me ask you. 221 00:17:26,945 --> 00:17:29,470 What is with this treatment? 222 00:17:29,681 --> 00:17:32,775 To continue using ineffective treatments like a fool, and even exceeding the dosages. 223 00:17:32,918 --> 00:17:34,215 It's unbelievable! 224 00:17:35,287 --> 00:17:39,155 I followed your instructions to the letter, Professor. 225 00:17:39,224 --> 00:17:41,624 Professor, won't you check on Mr. Sasaki? 226 00:17:41,760 --> 00:17:44,923 The shadow we saw before the surgery may have been metastasis. 227 00:17:45,064 --> 00:17:46,326 How many times do I have to say this? 228 00:17:46,765 --> 00:17:48,892 I told you: That's an infection! 229 00:17:49,034 --> 00:17:52,492 The shadow in the CT scan is because of a lung infection. 230 00:17:52,638 --> 00:17:53,764 An antibiotic will clear it up. 231 00:17:53,906 --> 00:17:55,669 My instructions were from before I went abroad. 232 00:17:55,808 --> 00:17:59,403 To change the treatment due to changing conditions is the responsibility of the doctor in charge! 233 00:17:59,545 --> 00:18:01,342 Yes. And so... 234 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:02,845 And so? 235 00:18:05,417 --> 00:18:06,577 Nothing. 236 00:18:08,620 --> 00:18:09,552 I'm sorry. 237 00:18:09,688 --> 00:18:11,747 You can just apologize and put an end to it. 238 00:18:11,890 --> 00:18:14,723 I have to shoulder all the responsibility for this! 239 00:18:15,060 --> 00:18:16,049 I'm sorry. 240 00:18:17,629 --> 00:18:19,893 It seems you like apologizing. 241 00:18:20,032 --> 00:18:24,059 Shouldn't you do the same thing when explaining to the family about the cause of death? 242 00:18:26,238 --> 00:18:30,868 I have told the family the truth. 243 00:18:32,010 --> 00:18:34,001 The cause of death was not infection, 244 00:18:34,780 --> 00:18:39,046 but lymph node cancer causing difficulties in breathing. 245 00:18:39,218 --> 00:18:41,982 Why did you give such a misleading explanation? 246 00:18:42,121 --> 00:18:43,952 It's not my explanation. 247 00:18:45,190 --> 00:18:46,623 It's Dr. Satomi's. 248 00:18:47,226 --> 00:18:48,693 What? Satomi? 249 00:18:50,028 --> 00:18:52,826 Why did you tell outsiders about Surgical Dept. matters? 250 00:18:52,965 --> 00:18:54,762 Weren't you the doctor in charge of this case? 251 00:19:00,939 --> 00:19:06,343 Alright. Assigning this case to a greenhorn like you was my mistake. 252 00:19:14,353 --> 00:19:20,019 The best thing you can do is to learn from this. 253 00:19:25,130 --> 00:19:26,722 I've been in this situation as well. 254 00:19:26,932 --> 00:19:30,663 I was depressed after a patient died when I was a resident. 255 00:19:31,770 --> 00:19:32,930 Professor... 256 00:19:33,672 --> 00:19:36,539 Rather than apologize and feel better, it's better that you suffer in silence. 257 00:19:36,675 --> 00:19:41,112 That suffering will benefit your future patients. 258 00:19:41,813 --> 00:19:44,043 I have high expectations for you. 259 00:19:46,585 --> 00:19:47,677 Pardon me. 260 00:20:05,871 --> 00:20:11,207 Give it a rest, Sis, huh? That lawsuit business. 261 00:20:13,111 --> 00:20:14,669 I'm serious. 262 00:20:17,316 --> 00:20:19,648 I will sue that Dr. Zaizen. 263 00:20:19,751 --> 00:20:21,946 But it was cancer that killed him. 264 00:20:22,087 --> 00:20:24,419 It's a shame, but it can't be helped. 265 00:20:24,556 --> 00:20:28,890 Yoshie, you're just emotional because Yohei died. 266 00:20:29,027 --> 00:20:34,226 I'm not sad because he died. 267 00:20:35,934 --> 00:20:42,305 When we learned about his cancer, I prepared myself for the worst. 268 00:20:44,476 --> 00:20:46,569 Even though he said nothing, 269 00:20:47,145 --> 00:20:53,482 my husband was ready to fight it with all he had. 270 00:20:54,353 --> 00:20:56,981 But he never got a chance. 271 00:21:00,192 --> 00:21:03,684 Because of that Zaizen's irresponsibility, 272 00:21:05,797 --> 00:21:12,225 he couldn't die a proper death. 273 00:21:14,506 --> 00:21:16,303 A proper death. 274 00:21:17,676 --> 00:21:20,804 Alright, I understand how you feel but... 275 00:21:21,513 --> 00:21:26,610 The other side is the State University. There's no way you can win. 276 00:21:26,718 --> 00:21:29,846 Just a big waste of money and time. 277 00:21:30,489 --> 00:21:34,220 It would be better to take care of the shop. 278 00:21:34,359 --> 00:21:37,886 I and all the other staff are worried. 279 00:21:38,096 --> 00:21:41,896 If it's for the shop, we'll all be happy to pitch in. 280 00:21:43,602 --> 00:21:49,837 Anyway, get some rest. We'll head home and be back tomorrow. Right? 281 00:21:49,975 --> 00:21:51,442 Right. 282 00:21:51,576 --> 00:21:52,634 We'll be back. 283 00:22:41,360 --> 00:22:48,323 Honey, what should I do? 284 00:22:50,135 --> 00:22:54,731 What do you want me to do? 285 00:23:09,788 --> 00:23:12,416 I have to change the oil in the deep fryer. 286 00:23:12,557 --> 00:23:15,617 Your dad was noisy about that to the last. 287 00:23:17,529 --> 00:23:18,518 I'll do it! 288 00:23:34,312 --> 00:23:37,110 Let's go to court. 289 00:23:38,016 --> 00:23:39,040 What? 290 00:23:42,220 --> 00:23:43,585 Let's sue that guy. 291 00:23:46,691 --> 00:23:48,056 It's not a matter of winning or losing. 292 00:23:49,361 --> 00:23:51,295 Let's help ease Dad's bitterness. 293 00:24:10,816 --> 00:24:14,684 So that's the new year's schedule. 294 00:24:14,820 --> 00:24:16,412 Any questions? 295 00:24:19,090 --> 00:24:26,496 I've heard that a patient died while Prof. Zaizen was away. 296 00:24:26,865 --> 00:24:29,390 I've heard that as well. 297 00:24:32,571 --> 00:24:36,200 I'm very sorry this led to such a fuss. 298 00:24:38,243 --> 00:24:41,110 It's a fact that one of my patients died. 299 00:24:41,246 --> 00:24:43,680 But it was not due to surgical error. 300 00:24:43,815 --> 00:24:46,249 It was a case of ill fortune in my absence. 301 00:24:46,384 --> 00:24:49,376 I hope there won't be any trouble because of this. 302 00:24:49,654 --> 00:24:50,746 There won't. 303 00:24:50,889 --> 00:24:55,792 No matter what people say, there's nothing for us to be ashamed about. 304 00:24:58,430 --> 00:25:01,866 Let's stop talking about such dark matters during the new year, 305 00:25:01,933 --> 00:25:05,266 and share some good news instead. 306 00:25:07,239 --> 00:25:10,106 I want to mention something from our department. 307 00:25:10,242 --> 00:25:13,405 My assistant Satomi's research paper 308 00:25:13,545 --> 00:25:16,946 will receive the Tachibana Award. 309 00:25:17,082 --> 00:25:18,674 The Tachibana Award is the highest honor 310 00:25:18,817 --> 00:25:21,718 from the Japanese Cancer Association, isn't it? 311 00:25:21,853 --> 00:25:23,377 That's really something! 312 00:25:23,488 --> 00:25:30,485 Furthermore, his application for an Education Ministry research grant has been approved. 313 00:25:30,562 --> 00:25:31,688 What do you think? 314 00:25:31,830 --> 00:25:33,559 Shall we accept it? 315 00:25:33,698 --> 00:25:35,222 Of course we should! 316 00:25:35,467 --> 00:25:38,903 Satomi is passionate about research. 317 00:25:39,037 --> 00:25:42,564 It's wonderful his brilliance is being recognized. 318 00:25:46,211 --> 00:25:47,371 Really? 319 00:25:48,213 --> 00:25:51,740 Yes! Thank you very much! 320 00:25:55,820 --> 00:25:57,378 You did it, doctor! 321 00:25:59,758 --> 00:26:01,123 Getting the Tachibana Award is amazing in itself, 322 00:26:01,259 --> 00:26:02,851 but you received the Education Ministry grant too! 323 00:26:02,994 --> 00:26:06,486 You can finally get that DNA analyzer you've been wanting! 324 00:26:06,598 --> 00:26:08,190 It's all because of your help. 325 00:26:08,333 --> 00:26:09,732 Don't be so modest! 326 00:26:10,302 --> 00:26:14,898 I always felt that your day to shine would come someday. 327 00:26:15,040 --> 00:26:16,803 I just brought you good fortune. 328 00:26:19,144 --> 00:26:23,205 Even though the road was rough, you've been rewarded. 329 00:26:28,653 --> 00:26:29,779 Prof. Zaizen! 330 00:26:30,155 --> 00:26:31,452 Congratulations, Satomi! 331 00:26:32,791 --> 00:26:35,919 I just heard in the faculty meeting about your award 332 00:26:35,994 --> 00:26:39,862 and the three-year special research grant. 333 00:26:39,998 --> 00:26:40,760 It's hard to receive such recognition 334 00:26:40,899 --> 00:26:42,491 without resorting to connections. 335 00:26:42,634 --> 00:26:43,623 It's wonderful! 336 00:26:45,503 --> 00:26:46,561 Thank you. 337 00:26:47,272 --> 00:26:48,603 I'll get some coffee. 338 00:26:53,411 --> 00:26:57,108 Let me take this chance to tell you not to interfere with others' patients. 339 00:26:57,248 --> 00:26:59,239 Just focus on your research. 340 00:27:02,320 --> 00:27:06,689 Actively suggesting the Sasakis get an autopsy 341 00:27:06,825 --> 00:27:07,917 and explaining the reason for death to the family. 342 00:27:08,059 --> 00:27:10,220 You sure were enthusiastic, weren't you? 343 00:27:11,262 --> 00:27:14,527 My staff was troubled by your behavior. 344 00:27:14,666 --> 00:27:18,966 Some even said that you were actively trying to undercut us. 345 00:27:19,270 --> 00:27:22,296 Of course I rejected such accusations. 346 00:27:23,274 --> 00:27:25,242 Is that all you have to say? 347 00:27:27,345 --> 00:27:29,677 Instead of telling me such useless things, 348 00:27:29,814 --> 00:27:31,839 there's something more important you could be doing. 349 00:27:31,983 --> 00:27:34,884 Are you asking me again to acknowledge the patient's death? 350 00:27:36,588 --> 00:27:38,920 That matter is laid to rest. 351 00:27:39,057 --> 00:27:40,922 I listened to the medical office 352 00:27:41,059 --> 00:27:43,493 and explained everything to the professorial board. 353 00:27:44,396 --> 00:27:45,886 Hey, Zaizen. 354 00:27:47,632 --> 00:27:50,100 Is that what becoming a professor is all about? 355 00:27:52,303 --> 00:27:54,271 Until you become one, you'll never know. 356 00:28:08,286 --> 00:28:09,617 I'm at a loss for words. 357 00:28:11,189 --> 00:28:15,250 We police investigate accidents or criminal cases. 358 00:28:15,393 --> 00:28:18,021 A patient's death is not a criminal case. 359 00:28:18,163 --> 00:28:19,460 It is a criminal case. 360 00:28:19,597 --> 00:28:21,827 My husband was killed by that doctor. 361 00:28:22,233 --> 00:28:25,600 If you really insist, you can only go to civil court. 362 00:28:25,670 --> 00:28:29,128 Then tell me how to bring a civil case. 363 00:28:29,207 --> 00:28:30,731 What lawyer should we go to? 364 00:28:30,875 --> 00:28:33,366 It's no good just to get any lawyer. 365 00:28:33,545 --> 00:28:37,003 You have to find one that specializes in medical malpractice suits. 366 00:28:37,148 --> 00:28:39,639 Maybe you could go to the Medical Society and get some info. 367 00:28:39,784 --> 00:28:43,550 Medical Society? Where is it? Please tell me. 368 00:29:02,841 --> 00:29:04,365 Why did you change your mind? 369 00:29:04,509 --> 00:29:05,441 Sorry? 370 00:29:06,077 --> 00:29:10,207 Remember? You said you wanted something more stable. 371 00:29:11,816 --> 00:29:14,341 I don't know myself, but... 372 00:29:14,953 --> 00:29:16,147 But? 373 00:29:18,089 --> 00:29:19,317 I don't know. 374 00:29:22,026 --> 00:29:23,823 Let me guess. 375 00:29:25,697 --> 00:29:27,756 Your boyfriend is a medical student? 376 00:29:28,433 --> 00:29:29,798 I'm right, aren't I? 377 00:29:30,034 --> 00:29:33,265 Because you seemed oddly interested in medical malpractice suits. 378 00:29:33,404 --> 00:29:36,567 That's not true! I don't have a boyfriend! 379 00:29:36,708 --> 00:29:38,107 I'm just kidding. 380 00:29:38,710 --> 00:29:41,270 You need a sense of humor when working. 381 00:29:44,516 --> 00:29:47,713 Does this kind of work require a sense of humor as well? 382 00:29:47,852 --> 00:29:49,114 Of course. 383 00:29:50,021 --> 00:29:51,921 Launching a medical malpractice suit is serious business. 384 00:29:52,056 --> 00:29:55,287 If you don't know how to relax, you'll collapse. 385 00:29:57,295 --> 00:30:00,196 I was way too serious before. 386 00:30:00,331 --> 00:30:02,128 That's why my company collapsed. 387 00:30:02,634 --> 00:30:04,829 Will you stop being a lawyer? 388 00:30:04,969 --> 00:30:07,995 No way. This is all I know how to do. 389 00:30:08,139 --> 00:30:10,539 When I go back home, I'll work in a friend's office. 390 00:30:10,675 --> 00:30:14,245 Divorce cases, estate cases; I'll take any kind of case. 391 00:30:14,245 --> 00:30:17,078 I have to pay back the debts from this place. 392 00:30:25,089 --> 00:30:26,681 It's a pity. 393 00:30:32,163 --> 00:30:37,897 The hardest part about medical malpractice suits isn't losing. 394 00:30:41,806 --> 00:30:46,402 The hardest part is losing your empathy. 395 00:30:46,711 --> 00:30:48,110 Your empathy? 396 00:30:49,681 --> 00:30:55,916 If the suit is lost, the patient's family will be in a tough situation. 397 00:30:56,521 --> 00:30:57,715 Nothing to show for their efforts, 398 00:30:58,256 --> 00:31:02,784 and society thinks of them as greedy people. 399 00:31:03,895 --> 00:31:05,385 It's a terrible thing. 400 00:31:06,364 --> 00:31:09,822 In the beginning, I would cry together with the family. 401 00:31:10,668 --> 00:31:18,131 But later, I was like an outsider watching movies, dry-eyed, feeling nothing. 402 00:31:20,078 --> 00:31:23,206 So I need to pack it in. 403 00:31:29,587 --> 00:31:30,713 It's here. 404 00:31:31,723 --> 00:31:32,712 Let's go. 405 00:31:43,001 --> 00:31:44,161 Thanks for your hard work. 406 00:31:44,769 --> 00:31:45,963 Good work. 407 00:31:58,116 --> 00:31:58,639 Please! 408 00:31:58,783 --> 00:31:59,943 Thank you. 409 00:32:00,084 --> 00:32:01,142 I've had enough already. Thank you. 410 00:32:01,286 --> 00:32:03,481 Looks delicious! 411 00:32:04,789 --> 00:32:07,189 Honey, welcome back. 412 00:32:07,325 --> 00:32:09,190 You're early today, aren't you? 413 00:32:09,327 --> 00:32:11,887 Welcome back! 414 00:32:12,030 --> 00:32:14,624 How wonderful to see you all. 415 00:32:15,566 --> 00:32:20,367 Is it that time already? Everyone, we should be on our way. 416 00:32:20,505 --> 00:32:25,374 Don't worry, president! Please stay a while longer. 417 00:32:25,510 --> 00:32:28,809 But we'd feel bad about staying after your husband came back. 418 00:32:29,047 --> 00:32:32,676 Please, stay. I haven't spent much time at home since I've been so busy. 419 00:32:32,817 --> 00:32:34,512 It's made my wife lonely. 420 00:32:34,652 --> 00:32:37,587 That's no good, Prof. Zaizen. 421 00:32:37,722 --> 00:32:41,123 What is a man if he can't please his wife? 422 00:32:41,259 --> 00:32:42,521 Isn't that right, Kyoko? 423 00:32:42,894 --> 00:32:48,560 Believe me, I was very pleased when my husband was elected professor. 424 00:32:48,666 --> 00:32:51,066 It's no good to be complacent when you're young. 425 00:32:51,202 --> 00:32:53,762 As a wife, you should motivate your husband more! 426 00:32:53,905 --> 00:32:55,566 Is that right? 427 00:32:55,707 --> 00:32:59,336 Of course. Because our husbands are university professors. 428 00:33:00,178 --> 00:33:03,238 Please pardon me. I lack maturity. 429 00:33:04,716 --> 00:33:07,310 Prof. Zaizen? -- Yes? 430 00:33:07,452 --> 00:33:11,286 A lack of maturity is no excuse. 431 00:33:11,422 --> 00:33:15,791 That's true with both love and work. 432 00:33:20,231 --> 00:33:22,756 You're absolutely right. I've learned a lot. 433 00:33:26,771 --> 00:33:29,296 Well, then, everyone, please have a seat! 434 00:33:29,440 --> 00:33:32,000 Really? Then I'll take you up on that. 435 00:33:32,143 --> 00:33:34,338 There is still so much food. Please help yourself. 436 00:33:34,479 --> 00:33:35,275 I'm so full! 437 00:33:35,413 --> 00:33:36,846 This is delicious! 438 00:33:51,195 --> 00:33:52,321 Human experiments? 439 00:33:59,070 --> 00:34:01,971 The experimenters were doctors, who were pledged to save lives. 440 00:34:04,509 --> 00:34:06,568 He was killed by you. 441 00:34:19,524 --> 00:34:24,427 If this is the happiest moment, then there's nothing more to wish for. 442 00:34:24,562 --> 00:34:26,655 There's nothing scarier than that. 443 00:34:36,174 --> 00:34:37,163 Hello? 444 00:34:37,375 --> 00:34:38,603 Goro? 445 00:34:39,143 --> 00:34:40,405 Something terrible's happened. 446 00:34:41,212 --> 00:34:42,372 Terrible? 447 00:34:42,713 --> 00:34:44,044 Come here right now! 448 00:34:54,092 --> 00:35:04,491 Sasaki Yohei's family went to the Medical Society and said they were going to sue you. 449 00:35:04,635 --> 00:35:09,231 They asked the Society to recommend a lawyer. 450 00:35:09,373 --> 00:35:13,104 Even though the suit hasn't been submitted yet, 451 00:35:14,178 --> 00:35:16,169 this is a troublesome thing. 452 00:35:16,314 --> 00:35:21,445 Didn't you say that patient's case wouldn't cause any problems? 453 00:35:21,586 --> 00:35:23,850 Yes, don't worry. 454 00:35:23,988 --> 00:35:26,616 Don't take this so lightly. 455 00:35:27,658 --> 00:35:32,095 If you're charged with negligence, everything would be finished. 456 00:35:32,230 --> 00:35:33,857 I was not negligent. 457 00:35:33,998 --> 00:35:35,829 That's the family's one-sided thought. 458 00:35:35,967 --> 00:35:43,965 But it's a fact that you did not discover the metastasis and render treatment accordingly. 459 00:35:44,108 --> 00:35:45,575 This patient's illness 460 00:35:45,710 --> 00:35:49,942 could not be totally discovered before surgery using present medical knowledge. 461 00:35:50,148 --> 00:35:55,780 The diagnosis of infection after surgery was also appropriate. 462 00:35:56,020 --> 00:35:59,353 Even the case goes to court, I will not lose. 463 00:35:59,490 --> 00:36:08,797 Goro, this is just that family's delusion, right? 464 00:36:08,933 --> 00:36:11,231 There's really no problem, right? 465 00:36:11,302 --> 00:36:12,030 Right. 466 00:36:12,170 --> 00:36:14,263 Really, really, really no problem? 467 00:36:14,405 --> 00:36:15,736 Please believe me. 468 00:36:18,643 --> 00:36:20,133 Hey, hey, hey! 469 00:36:20,478 --> 00:36:22,639 This shouldn't be destroyed. 470 00:36:22,780 --> 00:36:25,214 This is important information. 471 00:36:26,083 --> 00:36:30,816 Listen, if a family pursues a malpractice suit, 472 00:36:30,955 --> 00:36:32,388 they have already prepared for the worst. 473 00:36:32,523 --> 00:36:36,015 It's a mistake not to take it seriously. 474 00:36:44,335 --> 00:36:47,827 Impossible. There's no way to win this case. 475 00:36:47,972 --> 00:36:49,337 Impossible? What do you mean? 476 00:36:49,473 --> 00:36:53,933 Yoichi. But the Medical Society referred us here. 477 00:36:54,078 --> 00:36:57,445 Certainly, we have plenty of talented lawyers in our office. 478 00:36:57,582 --> 00:37:02,042 But we can't take on hopeless cases. 479 00:37:02,186 --> 00:37:03,881 Then we'll find someone else! 480 00:37:04,655 --> 00:37:05,553 Let's go. 481 00:37:09,327 --> 00:37:10,817 Ah, wait a minute. 482 00:37:11,596 --> 00:37:12,585 Yes? 483 00:37:13,397 --> 00:37:16,389 1 hour 5 min. 484 00:37:16,734 --> 00:37:18,895 Well, we'll forget about the 5 minutes. 485 00:37:19,036 --> 00:37:21,163 Please pay 10,000 yen as your counseling fee. 486 00:37:22,506 --> 00:37:26,067 The staff out there explained all this to you, right? 487 00:37:29,480 --> 00:37:30,708 Hello? 488 00:37:32,049 --> 00:37:32,981 Yes. 489 00:37:33,217 --> 00:37:35,685 I want to file a suit. 490 00:37:37,655 --> 00:37:39,486 The defendant? 491 00:37:40,491 --> 00:37:42,823 Naniwa University Medical School Hospital. 492 00:37:45,263 --> 00:37:48,562 Oh, I see. Sorry to bother you. 493 00:38:16,460 --> 00:38:20,157 Hello? Ah, this is my first time calling, but... 494 00:38:20,298 --> 00:38:22,892 Congratulations on this occasion. -- Thank you. 495 00:38:23,367 --> 00:38:28,862 Please tell us how you felt when you were named an honorary member of the International Association for Surgeons. 496 00:38:29,006 --> 00:38:33,204 It was simply the desire to help patients that brought me where I am today. 497 00:38:33,344 --> 00:38:36,404 My husband died because of the hospital's negligence. 498 00:38:36,547 --> 00:38:38,447 I absolutely cannot give up on this matter. 499 00:38:38,582 --> 00:38:40,049 I want to sue. 500 00:38:42,119 --> 00:38:44,519 I understand that medical malpractice suits are difficult. 501 00:38:44,655 --> 00:38:47,681 But I want to ease my father's bitterness. 502 00:39:11,882 --> 00:39:13,975 It's awesome, Dad! 503 00:39:15,386 --> 00:39:18,514 Hey, Yoshihiko! Don't put it someplace like that! 504 00:39:18,656 --> 00:39:21,420 It's fine! It really is something wonderful. 505 00:39:21,559 --> 00:39:23,584 Yoshihiko, wash your hands, and let's celebrate. 506 00:39:23,728 --> 00:39:24,717 OK. 507 00:39:25,096 --> 00:39:29,192 What's wrong? Try to look happier! 508 00:39:30,968 --> 00:39:37,464 Sorry. A patient died recently. It doesn't seem right for me to be happy. 509 00:39:37,608 --> 00:39:42,170 But won't this research help save many other patients? 510 00:39:42,380 --> 00:39:44,678 Yes, it will. 511 00:39:46,384 --> 00:39:49,876 I don't expect you to be like Zaizen, 512 00:39:50,020 --> 00:39:53,979 but at least try to look happier when you're with me? 513 00:39:55,793 --> 00:39:59,786 You're right. I am who I am, right? 514 00:40:01,198 --> 00:40:05,635 Maybe I've been too concerned with Zaizen lately. 515 00:40:07,605 --> 00:40:11,097 Instead of worrying about what others do, 516 00:40:11,242 --> 00:40:16,414 I should just do what I can do, in my own way. 517 00:40:16,414 --> 00:40:19,110 I don't understand your worries. 518 00:40:19,250 --> 00:40:20,979 But I believe in you. 519 00:40:23,621 --> 00:40:25,282 I'm starving! 520 00:40:25,423 --> 00:40:26,981 Come sit. 521 00:40:29,927 --> 00:40:31,121 Congratulations! 522 00:40:32,696 --> 00:40:33,685 Thank you. 523 00:40:34,698 --> 00:40:35,722 Let's eat! 524 00:40:38,068 --> 00:40:41,094 Well, that should do for today. 525 00:40:41,672 --> 00:40:44,140 We tidied up faster than I expected. 526 00:40:44,341 --> 00:40:46,332 I'll get your pay. 527 00:40:48,078 --> 00:40:49,409 Is that all right? 528 00:40:50,147 --> 00:40:51,171 Is what all right? 529 00:40:52,149 --> 00:40:54,481 You said you have a debt to repay. 530 00:40:55,419 --> 00:40:57,683 They're two different things. 531 00:40:57,955 --> 00:41:01,823 I always pay for services rendered. 532 00:41:02,860 --> 00:41:03,849 I understand. 533 00:41:07,431 --> 00:41:09,831 Guess this'll be my last time paying someone's salary. 534 00:41:13,270 --> 00:41:14,100 I'll get it. 535 00:41:14,238 --> 00:41:15,500 It might be creditors. 536 00:41:18,442 --> 00:41:23,880 Are you Mr. Sekiguchi, the lawyer? 537 00:41:24,014 --> 00:41:26,482 Yes, I am. 538 00:41:27,818 --> 00:41:30,252 We need your help. 539 00:41:30,321 --> 00:41:31,379 Sorry to impose on you. 540 00:41:31,522 --> 00:41:32,853 We saw you in this legal directory. 541 00:41:35,226 --> 00:41:38,320 We made many calls already but were rejected by everyone. 542 00:41:39,296 --> 00:41:41,662 We've visited every office one by one. 543 00:41:41,799 --> 00:41:42,959 Could you listen to our story? 544 00:41:43,100 --> 00:41:48,402 Sorry, if you want to sue... 545 00:41:48,539 --> 00:41:52,066 we're shutting down the office. 546 00:41:58,449 --> 00:41:59,473 What's wrong? 547 00:41:59,617 --> 00:42:01,050 Are you alright? 548 00:42:01,185 --> 00:42:03,016 Thank you. 549 00:42:03,420 --> 00:42:04,478 Sorry for the trouble. 550 00:42:04,588 --> 00:42:05,987 Get a hold of yourself. 551 00:42:06,757 --> 00:42:08,190 Sorry. 552 00:42:14,865 --> 00:42:18,028 Prof. Zaizen is on his morning round. 553 00:42:19,470 --> 00:42:20,528 Anything special to report? 554 00:42:20,671 --> 00:42:21,501 Nothing at all. 555 00:42:21,639 --> 00:42:23,971 All 80 beds are occupied. It's a full house. 556 00:42:24,174 --> 00:42:25,573 Prof. Zaizen! 557 00:42:29,280 --> 00:42:31,840 We just received notice from the court that you need to provide evidence. 558 00:42:31,982 --> 00:42:33,347 The lawyer will arrive in 2 hours. 559 00:42:33,484 --> 00:42:34,883 Evidence? 560 00:42:35,252 --> 00:42:40,383 The lawyer is coming to get the medical reports for the deceased Sasaki Yohei. 561 00:42:44,395 --> 00:42:45,623 Quiet! 562 00:42:46,096 --> 00:42:47,120 But Professor! 563 00:42:47,665 --> 00:42:50,759 Since we've done nothing wrong, we've nothing to fear. 564 00:42:51,235 --> 00:42:54,432 We'll be completely open about our affairs. 565 00:43:13,591 --> 00:43:14,580 (Authorization to sue) 566 00:43:14,725 --> 00:43:15,783 (Mrs. Sasaki) 567 00:43:15,926 --> 00:43:17,359 Lawyer - Sekiguchi 568 00:43:18,195 --> 00:43:19,560 Defendant - Zaizen Goro 569 00:43:56,100 --> 00:43:57,761 Ah, sorry for the trouble. 570 00:44:06,510 --> 00:44:07,772 Judge Katsuda. 571 00:44:08,746 --> 00:44:13,206 The hospital has the complete records for Mr. Sasaki Yohei ready, right? 572 00:44:13,350 --> 00:44:14,544 Of course. 573 00:44:15,285 --> 00:44:16,912 Thank you. 574 00:46:19,910 --> 00:46:22,777 Prof. Zaizen is on his morning round. 575 00:46:24,448 --> 00:46:26,040 My husband died. 576 00:46:26,150 --> 00:46:28,516 He was killed by Dr. Zaizen. 577 00:46:28,619 --> 00:46:31,679 As a surgeon, please face them and change. 578 00:46:31,789 --> 00:46:34,849 I believe that before the surgery, there was no metastasis. 579 00:46:34,958 --> 00:46:37,085 But Mr. Sasaki died. 580 00:46:37,394 --> 00:46:38,383 Let's sue that guy. 581 00:46:38,495 --> 00:46:39,997 Let's help ease Dad's bitterness. 582 00:46:39,997 --> 00:46:42,465 Listen, if a family pursues a malpractice suit, 583 00:46:42,599 --> 00:46:43,657 they have already prepared for the worst. 584 00:46:43,767 --> 00:46:46,702 It's a mistake not to take it seriously. 585 00:46:46,804 --> 00:46:48,601 We're shutting down the office. 586 00:46:49,406 --> 00:46:50,373 Evidence? 587 00:46:50,474 --> 00:46:53,102 The lawyer is coming to get the medical reports. 588 00:46:53,410 --> 00:46:57,506 The hospital has the complete records for Mr. Sasaki Yohei ready, right? 589 00:47:01,552 --> 00:47:02,746 This is the first time we've ever had to provide evidence. 590 00:47:02,886 --> 00:47:03,750 What should we do? 591 00:47:03,854 --> 00:47:04,843 Are we going to be sued? 592 00:47:04,955 --> 00:47:06,786 How can you guys call yourselves doctors? 593 00:47:09,593 --> 00:47:11,493 Why would we be sued? 594 00:47:11,628 --> 00:47:14,563 Although it's a shame that the patient died, our treatment was flawless. 595 00:47:14,665 --> 00:47:16,394 There's no reason to sue us. 596 00:47:17,668 --> 00:47:21,035 But to prepare for the worst case, 597 00:47:21,138 --> 00:47:22,935 we need to prepare. 598 00:47:24,942 --> 00:47:27,536 Just let the lawyer and judge see the charts. 599 00:47:27,678 --> 00:47:28,440 Only the charts? 600 00:47:28,545 --> 00:47:30,979 CTs and other images may lead to misunderstandings. 601 00:47:31,114 --> 00:47:35,448 Yanagihara. As the doctor in charge, take responsibility and handle this matter. 602 00:47:35,586 --> 00:47:36,712 But... 603 00:47:36,820 --> 00:47:37,980 What do I do if they ask for those things? 604 00:47:38,121 --> 00:47:40,112 If that happens, leave it to Tsukuda! 605 00:47:41,158 --> 00:47:42,785 That won't be a problem, will it, Tsukuda? 606 00:47:43,193 --> 00:47:44,182 Leave it to me. 607 00:47:57,841 --> 00:47:58,865 Sorry to keep you waiting. 608 00:47:59,209 --> 00:48:01,575 I am Tsukuda of First Surgical. 609 00:48:02,980 --> 00:48:03,776 I am Yanagihara. 610 00:48:03,881 --> 00:48:06,577 I am Osaka District Court Judge Katsuda. 611 00:48:06,750 --> 00:48:08,479 This is my secretary Murasaki. 612 00:48:08,619 --> 00:48:11,019 This is Sekiguchi, the lawyer for the plaintiff. 613 00:48:11,788 --> 00:48:15,525 We want to check the medical records for the deceased Mr. Sasaki Yohei. 614 00:48:15,525 --> 00:48:17,686 This is the warrant to obtain evidence. 615 00:48:24,968 --> 00:48:26,060 Here you are. 616 00:48:45,188 --> 00:48:46,450 Is this everything? 617 00:48:46,556 --> 00:48:47,818 Yes. 618 00:48:48,625 --> 00:48:52,561 There should be CTs and other images. 619 00:48:52,896 --> 00:48:56,889 These are all we can find at the moment. 620 00:48:59,236 --> 00:49:01,966 You don't have CT and other images? -- We can't find what we don't have... 621 00:49:02,105 --> 00:49:05,734 The notice didn't mention CTs or images. 622 00:49:07,010 --> 00:49:08,534 Would you find them, then? 623 00:49:08,679 --> 00:49:09,907 It's not possible now. 624 00:49:10,047 --> 00:49:12,072 We're very busy helping our patients. 625 00:49:13,216 --> 00:49:18,745 Mr. Sekiguchi, this warrant only mentions the records. 626 00:49:19,222 --> 00:49:20,587 I understand. 627 00:49:23,060 --> 00:49:25,654 The charts are the hospital's property. 628 00:49:25,796 --> 00:49:28,264 Please don't take them a step outside this room. 629 00:49:28,765 --> 00:49:31,757 Then, may I borrow your copier? 630 00:49:31,902 --> 00:49:34,700 Copier? -- Are we obligated to provide one? 631 00:49:34,805 --> 00:49:35,271 You're not obligated, but... 632 00:49:35,572 --> 00:49:38,234 Then I decline your request. 633 00:49:40,877 --> 00:49:44,244 What will you do, Sekiguchi? Take photos? 634 00:49:46,883 --> 00:49:51,183 No, I didn't bring a camera. 635 00:49:58,161 --> 00:50:02,621 I'm sorry for the delay. Here is the 2 million yen fee we agreed on. 636 00:50:02,766 --> 00:50:06,133 The medical and funeral fees made it difficult to come up with this on time. 637 00:50:06,236 --> 00:50:07,328 I'm very sorry. 638 00:50:09,973 --> 00:50:11,270 I will accept it on the office's behalf. 639 00:50:13,744 --> 00:50:17,271 May we wait for Mr. Sekiguchi? 640 00:50:17,381 --> 00:50:18,746 Please do. 641 00:50:19,349 --> 00:50:21,283 I'm sorry. Let me get you some tea. 642 00:50:21,385 --> 00:50:23,182 Please don't worry. 643 00:50:23,987 --> 00:50:29,823 We're very grateful that you accepted this case. 644 00:50:30,994 --> 00:50:35,954 Once they heard that the defendant was Naniwa University, no one would accept the case. 645 00:50:36,867 --> 00:50:41,736 We are not thinking about winning. 646 00:50:41,805 --> 00:50:43,830 We want to ease my husband's bitterness, 647 00:50:44,808 --> 00:50:48,710 and to reveal Dr. Zaizen's irresponsible behavior. 648 00:50:48,845 --> 00:50:56,115 I'm sorry, I'm just a part-timer and ought not comment on the case. 649 00:51:00,757 --> 00:51:01,849 Mr. Sekiguchi. 650 00:51:01,958 --> 00:51:03,585 Ah, Mrs. Sasaki, you're here. 651 00:51:03,693 --> 00:51:06,321 I couldn't wait to hear the progress. 652 00:51:06,630 --> 00:51:09,064 Today we went to get some evidence. 653 00:51:09,199 --> 00:51:15,138 Unfortunately, we couldn't get something crucial. 654 00:51:17,007 --> 00:51:20,636 Naniwa University's guard is very tight. 655 00:51:20,744 --> 00:51:22,302 Is there any hope of winning the case? 656 00:51:22,412 --> 00:51:28,874 Judging by today, it'll be difficult. 657 00:51:28,985 --> 00:51:34,184 I beg you. My husband died because of Dr. Zaizen's negligence! 658 00:51:34,291 --> 00:51:36,953 He said my dad had an infection 659 00:51:37,060 --> 00:51:39,028 and didn't see him once before he died. 660 00:51:39,162 --> 00:51:41,892 But my dad died because of metastatic cancer. 661 00:51:41,998 --> 00:51:42,965 It was clearly a misdiagnosis. 662 00:51:44,234 --> 00:51:50,400 It'd be nice if someone from Naniwa would testify to that effect. 663 00:51:52,909 --> 00:51:54,171 Please. 664 00:52:00,183 --> 00:52:05,951 Well, let's see if we can't think of something. 665 00:52:06,356 --> 00:52:07,789 I'm counting on you. 666 00:52:14,965 --> 00:52:18,059 I'm sorry to make you worry. It shouldn't amount to anything. 667 00:52:18,201 --> 00:52:20,692 The lawyer will also likely withdraw the case. 668 00:52:20,804 --> 00:52:23,671 They only saw the charts and left. 669 00:52:24,441 --> 00:52:27,205 Even though you're confident, 670 00:52:28,512 --> 00:52:31,743 if the family won't abandon the case, it won't do to let your guard down. 671 00:52:31,882 --> 00:52:35,374 If they really want to go ahead, I'm ready for them. 672 00:52:35,485 --> 00:52:36,713 Because there's no way I would lose. 673 00:52:36,820 --> 00:52:40,347 If they really want to go ahead, it would be troublesome, Zaizen. 674 00:52:41,791 --> 00:52:46,956 The question is not who is right or wrong. 675 00:52:47,063 --> 00:52:51,363 The involvement of lawyers is the problem. 676 00:52:54,004 --> 00:52:58,407 Even if you did misdiagnose the case, 677 00:52:58,508 --> 00:53:01,500 if the family accepts that, there would be no problem. 678 00:53:02,946 --> 00:53:06,473 If this is released to the media, 679 00:53:06,783 --> 00:53:08,478 you know how serious matters would become. 680 00:53:08,785 --> 00:53:09,774 I know, but... 681 00:53:10,353 --> 00:53:11,342 Come in. 682 00:53:11,821 --> 00:53:12,879 Sorry to interrupt you. 683 00:53:15,358 --> 00:53:16,518 Come here. 684 00:53:19,196 --> 00:53:24,998 I want to ask about your patient, Sasaki Yohei. 685 00:53:25,101 --> 00:53:30,869 According to Prof. Zaizen, our hospital did nothing wrong. 686 00:53:31,007 --> 00:53:34,067 Do you have anything to add? 687 00:53:34,277 --> 00:53:38,048 Prof. Zaizen's surgery was perfect. 688 00:53:38,048 --> 00:53:41,540 But before the surgery, the cancer had spread. 689 00:53:41,851 --> 00:53:45,878 If we had been more careful, there might have been a different outcome. 690 00:53:46,022 --> 00:53:49,549 And that was why you went to Sasaki Yohei's funeral? 691 00:53:51,461 --> 00:53:55,397 A doctor attending a patient's funeral was not prudent, Satomi. 692 00:53:55,532 --> 00:53:57,557 I went as an ordinary person. 693 00:53:57,867 --> 00:54:00,927 A doctor is always a doctor. 694 00:54:01,071 --> 00:54:05,508 Whether you are inside the hospital or drinking in a bar, you're a doctor. 695 00:54:05,809 --> 00:54:07,868 When you attended the funeral, 696 00:54:08,011 --> 00:54:11,469 others saw you as a Naniwa University Asst. Professor. 697 00:54:12,215 --> 00:54:16,151 Someone who won the Tachibana Award should not be so naive. 698 00:54:18,555 --> 00:54:21,956 Tomorrow morning there will an investigation committee meeting. 699 00:54:22,092 --> 00:54:26,529 Lawyers will be present to clarify the matter. 700 00:54:26,630 --> 00:54:29,463 I hope you will be there as well, Satomi. 701 00:54:30,000 --> 00:54:32,867 Investigation committee meeting? 702 00:54:32,969 --> 00:54:36,962 That is an unavoidable part of the court process. 703 00:54:38,341 --> 00:54:40,206 Listen, Zaizen. 704 00:54:40,477 --> 00:54:44,379 You just said there was no way you'd lose. 705 00:54:44,481 --> 00:54:49,919 But winning a court case is of no merit to a hospital. 706 00:54:55,258 --> 00:54:56,225 Yes, sir. 707 00:55:06,136 --> 00:55:09,970 Your thoughts and ways of life are different, 708 00:55:11,875 --> 00:55:14,105 but somehow they are similar as well. 709 00:55:17,647 --> 00:55:20,445 At any rate, I'll be counting on you both. 710 00:55:31,494 --> 00:55:39,458 The Great White Tower Chapter Thirteen 711 00:55:57,520 --> 00:55:58,612 Your progress is good. 712 00:55:58,722 --> 00:56:00,349 You should be released next week. 713 00:56:02,392 --> 00:56:05,953 Doctor, my chest hurts. 714 00:56:06,930 --> 00:56:10,366 Don't worry. My diagnosis isn't wrong. 715 00:56:13,536 --> 00:56:22,376 Doctor, is it possible the cancer spread to my lungs? 716 00:56:22,512 --> 00:56:26,346 What are you saying? I'm a world-class surgeon! 717 00:56:28,952 --> 00:56:31,182 Ow! 718 00:56:31,287 --> 00:56:38,386 What are you doing? What happened? 719 00:56:38,528 --> 00:56:42,362 And you're sweating so much! 720 00:56:43,700 --> 00:56:48,262 You did something wrong, didn't you? 721 00:56:53,309 --> 00:56:54,469 Are you leaving already? 722 00:56:54,577 --> 00:56:57,239 I have a morning meeting. Go back to bed. 723 00:56:59,149 --> 00:57:01,276 I'd do that even if you didn't tell me to. 724 00:57:01,518 --> 00:57:02,719 Did something happen? 725 00:57:02,719 --> 00:57:06,086 No. There's all kinds of things to do when you're a professor. 726 00:57:09,626 --> 00:57:13,118 Honey! Honey! 727 00:57:13,263 --> 00:57:14,696 Honey, you're in the paper. 728 00:57:22,338 --> 00:57:25,603 (Recommended to be International Association for Surgeons honorary member) 729 00:57:26,409 --> 00:57:28,468 I was interviewed a few days ago. 730 00:57:32,415 --> 00:57:37,478 Honey, work harder, 731 00:57:37,720 --> 00:57:40,746 and become more famous. 732 00:57:56,105 --> 00:57:57,003 (Do Not Enter) 733 00:58:01,811 --> 00:58:03,745 Everyone here? 734 00:58:05,081 --> 00:58:06,070 Please have a seat. 735 00:58:10,453 --> 00:58:11,385 Let me introduce you all. 736 00:58:11,654 --> 00:58:16,489 This is my classmate, vice president of the Japanese Federation of Bar Associations, 737 00:58:16,626 --> 00:58:18,594 Mr. Kono. 738 00:58:18,795 --> 00:58:22,253 And this is the most promising star in his office, 739 00:58:22,365 --> 00:58:23,798 Mr. Kunihira. 740 00:58:27,504 --> 00:58:31,338 No need to worry, doctors. 741 00:58:31,474 --> 00:58:34,034 Most medical malpractice suits 742 00:58:34,143 --> 00:58:36,634 are not very serious and can be resolved. 743 00:58:36,779 --> 00:58:43,810 But if the hospital's image is damaged, it can take decades to repair. 744 00:58:44,120 --> 00:58:47,556 To prevent such things from happening, 745 00:58:47,690 --> 00:58:51,387 We need to prepare well. 746 00:58:52,095 --> 00:58:53,221 Kunihira. 747 00:59:01,638 --> 00:59:05,540 First, I have something to ask you all. 748 00:59:16,219 --> 00:59:21,316 What kind of necktie was I wearing just now? 749 00:59:21,824 --> 00:59:22,882 Please answer. 750 00:59:24,193 --> 00:59:25,626 Dr. Anzai. 751 00:59:25,762 --> 00:59:26,694 Yes? 752 00:59:28,865 --> 00:59:30,093 I... I can't remember. 753 00:59:30,199 --> 00:59:31,325 Dr. Tsukuda. 754 00:59:31,434 --> 00:59:33,493 I think it had a yellow checkered pattern. 755 00:59:33,603 --> 00:59:34,501 Dr. Kanai. 756 00:59:34,604 --> 00:59:36,265 Didn't it have gray stripes? 757 00:59:36,406 --> 00:59:37,430 Dr. Yanagihara. 758 00:59:37,540 --> 00:59:39,531 I... 759 00:59:39,676 --> 00:59:41,143 Very well. 760 00:59:42,545 --> 00:59:45,571 Listen, just as with what happened here just now, 761 00:59:46,282 --> 00:59:49,513 human memory is limited and imperfect. 762 00:59:49,652 --> 00:59:57,821 So it would not be odd if different people remembered the cause of a patient's death differently. 763 00:59:57,927 --> 01:00:00,395 But that won't do. 764 01:00:01,497 --> 01:00:04,261 A hospital must discover the truth 765 01:00:04,400 --> 01:00:06,527 and then present it well. 766 01:00:07,337 --> 01:00:09,931 Let us revisit the case. 767 01:00:10,239 --> 01:00:14,403 Please write down everything you remember. 768 01:00:23,319 --> 01:00:25,412 The deceased family thought: 769 01:00:25,655 --> 01:00:30,217 First, that you ignored the metastasis and carried out the surgery. 770 01:00:30,326 --> 01:00:34,490 Second, that lymph node cancer was mistaken to be an infection 771 01:00:34,597 --> 01:00:37,430 and was incorrectly treated on that basis. 772 01:00:37,934 --> 01:00:40,300 What do you think of these 2 points? 773 01:00:41,604 --> 01:00:43,435 As a surgeon, allow me to clarify. 774 01:00:43,940 --> 01:00:46,568 We saw no metastasis before the surgery. 775 01:00:46,676 --> 01:00:48,337 Therefore we carried out the operation. 776 01:00:48,478 --> 01:00:50,605 The treatment for infection came after the surgery. 777 01:00:50,747 --> 01:00:54,478 All of these were normal diagnoses in their respective timeframes. 778 01:00:55,685 --> 01:00:59,348 Does the doctor in charge, Dr. Yanagihara, agree? 779 01:01:01,858 --> 01:01:04,725 I.... 780 01:01:05,495 --> 01:01:09,397 Yanagihara, speak frankly. 781 01:01:14,904 --> 01:01:16,633 What do you mean by frankly? 782 01:01:17,240 --> 01:01:21,267 The presurgery CT showed a shadow on the lung. 783 01:01:21,411 --> 01:01:26,940 Dr. Zaizen thought it was not metastasis, but inflammation. 784 01:01:27,250 --> 01:01:31,710 Both I and Dr. Yanagihara thought it was possibly metastasis. 785 01:01:31,854 --> 01:01:35,620 We suggested that Dr. Zaizen investigate further. 786 01:01:36,492 --> 01:01:38,722 Dr. Yanagihara, is that the case? 787 01:01:42,532 --> 01:01:45,729 Is that how it was? 788 01:01:48,337 --> 01:01:48,962 But for safety's sake, 789 01:01:49,272 --> 01:01:52,241 wouldn't it be better to do a lung biopsy? 790 01:01:52,341 --> 01:01:56,300 Listen up, Yanagihara, this is not metastasis. 791 01:02:00,950 --> 01:02:03,316 I never heard that conversation. 792 01:02:03,453 --> 01:02:04,579 I didn't either. 793 01:02:08,891 --> 01:02:11,416 I have no recollection of this matter. 794 01:02:11,861 --> 01:02:13,624 The possibility of metastasis was very low. 795 01:02:13,730 --> 01:02:15,994 Therefore I prioritized removing the esophageal cancer. 796 01:02:17,567 --> 01:02:22,732 So no one suggested further investigation of the shadow, right? 797 01:02:22,872 --> 01:02:27,036 Then, to clarify the facts, 798 01:02:27,744 --> 01:02:31,339 please adjust the chart. 799 01:02:31,681 --> 01:02:33,581 Rewrite the chart? 800 01:02:33,716 --> 01:02:36,412 This is to show the truth clearly. 801 01:02:36,652 --> 01:02:41,351 No one suggested further investigation of metastasis, 802 01:02:41,491 --> 01:02:43,925 and no one considered any sign of metastasis. 803 01:02:44,060 --> 01:02:46,551 Please clarify those 2 points there. 804 01:02:54,370 --> 01:02:56,338 Dr. Satomi, any problems? 805 01:02:57,073 --> 01:03:00,907 We want to clarify the facts. 806 01:03:02,612 --> 01:03:04,580 This is not clarifying the facts. 807 01:03:06,916 --> 01:03:08,383 This is falsification. 808 01:03:12,421 --> 01:03:14,389 Please cooperate, Satomi. 809 01:03:15,091 --> 01:03:17,321 If your self-righteousness rears its head now, 810 01:03:17,426 --> 01:03:19,087 I will be misunderstood. 811 01:03:19,395 --> 01:03:20,862 Misunderstood? 812 01:03:20,963 --> 01:03:23,454 Yes, misunderstood. I did not misdiagnose the patient. 813 01:03:23,966 --> 01:03:28,630 If you think you were right, then without underhandedness, 814 01:03:28,771 --> 01:03:31,103 disclose all the facts 815 01:03:31,407 --> 01:03:33,068 and explain the matter to everyone's satisfaction. 816 01:03:33,376 --> 01:03:36,072 The family went to court suddenly. 817 01:03:36,179 --> 01:03:39,046 It's because no one could explain the matter to them that things ended up like this. 818 01:03:39,148 --> 01:03:41,946 Grow up, Satomi. 819 01:03:42,418 --> 01:03:45,979 This is a problem for the entire university. 820 01:03:46,122 --> 01:03:48,488 If we get caught up in this matter, 821 01:03:48,624 --> 01:03:51,616 all your research grants will disappear. 822 01:03:51,727 --> 01:03:56,061 I cannot twist the truth because of my personal research. 823 01:03:59,902 --> 01:04:00,960 So you're running away? 824 01:04:03,840 --> 01:04:06,809 If my actions are seen as negligent, 825 01:04:06,943 --> 01:04:09,639 then the university's image will be severely damaged. 826 01:04:10,580 --> 01:04:13,743 All doctors and staff would be in a difficult situation. 827 01:04:14,050 --> 01:04:16,985 The patients' care would be affected as a result. 828 01:04:19,856 --> 01:04:22,552 All would pay the price 829 01:04:22,692 --> 01:04:24,159 for your self-righteousness. 830 01:04:24,460 --> 01:04:27,020 As a member of the hospital, aren't you being irresponsible? 831 01:04:27,129 --> 01:04:29,427 Irresponsible? 832 01:04:29,532 --> 01:04:31,432 Yes, irresponsible. Because you are a member of the university, 833 01:04:31,534 --> 01:04:33,525 you are able to work as a doctor. 834 01:04:33,669 --> 01:04:36,001 Then as a doctor, you have obligations to the university. 835 01:04:36,105 --> 01:04:40,838 Obligations as a doctor? Do they include protecting the university? 836 01:04:40,977 --> 01:04:43,172 Of course they do, Satomi. 837 01:04:43,479 --> 01:04:47,540 Naniwa University Hospital has saved many patients 838 01:04:47,683 --> 01:04:49,947 and trained many talented doctors. 839 01:04:50,052 --> 01:04:53,021 Would you lay all those achievements to waste? 840 01:04:55,224 --> 01:04:56,589 I think... 841 01:04:57,159 --> 01:05:02,153 a doctor's obligations lie elsewhere. 842 01:05:12,575 --> 01:05:13,507 Let's continue. 843 01:05:13,876 --> 01:05:17,505 Anywhere you go, there will always be one or two irresponsible people. 844 01:05:56,152 --> 01:05:57,619 (Anesthesia-related malpractice cases) 845 01:05:58,654 --> 01:05:59,712 I'm done. 846 01:05:59,989 --> 01:06:01,217 Good work. 847 01:06:01,924 --> 01:06:03,858 That's enough for today. 848 01:06:13,302 --> 01:06:14,701 Here you go. 849 01:06:15,905 --> 01:06:17,202 Your pay. 850 01:06:21,744 --> 01:06:22,711 What's wrong? 851 01:06:23,346 --> 01:06:27,874 That money is from Mrs. Sasaki's fee. 852 01:06:29,618 --> 01:06:31,848 No matter where it comes from, money is money. 853 01:06:32,288 --> 01:06:34,222 Ten thousand yen is ten thousand yen. 854 01:06:34,323 --> 01:06:35,950 Two million yen is 2 million yen. 855 01:06:37,893 --> 01:06:42,057 I accepted that money as a lawyer. 856 01:06:42,164 --> 01:06:46,123 You should also accept what's yours. 857 01:06:51,841 --> 01:06:52,933 All right. 858 01:07:00,116 --> 01:07:02,641 Um, may I ask you something? 859 01:07:03,185 --> 01:07:04,152 Please. 860 01:07:04,653 --> 01:07:09,113 Why were you willing to take the Sasakis' case? 861 01:07:10,393 --> 01:07:14,853 Aren't you preparing to close the office to go home? 862 01:07:16,699 --> 01:07:19,566 Even if the office is closing, I am still a lawyer. 863 01:07:20,603 --> 01:07:23,265 Even after I go home, the Sasakis' lawsuit can still be pursued. 864 01:07:32,248 --> 01:07:33,647 Well, I'll tell the truth. 865 01:07:35,051 --> 01:07:38,851 As you guessed, it is for repaying my debt. 866 01:07:38,988 --> 01:07:40,615 I have to earn some money. 867 01:07:40,723 --> 01:07:42,623 Then Mr. Sasaki's lawsuit... 868 01:07:42,725 --> 01:07:48,254 Cases like this require incontrovertible evidence. 869 01:07:48,364 --> 01:07:50,195 Otherwise there's no way to win. 870 01:07:54,703 --> 01:07:57,695 Understanding that is what this case is about. 871 01:07:59,408 --> 01:08:01,239 That's what it means to work. 872 01:08:05,915 --> 01:08:07,405 Thank you for letting me impose on you. 873 01:08:23,032 --> 01:08:24,226 Two million yen! 874 01:08:24,967 --> 01:08:26,936 It really cost that much? 875 01:08:26,936 --> 01:08:30,804 If we hadn't paid, then the case wouldn't have gone forward. 876 01:08:30,873 --> 01:08:31,999 Sis. 877 01:08:32,108 --> 01:08:34,906 Weren't you cheated by a shyster? 878 01:08:35,044 --> 01:08:38,707 Don't say that! It wasn't easy finding a lawyer who'd take the case. 879 01:08:38,848 --> 01:08:43,251 If you had so much money, then you should have given it to your workers. 880 01:08:43,352 --> 01:08:47,413 We don't even know when the shop will reopen. 881 01:08:47,723 --> 01:08:50,783 Don't blame Mom! This is all that Dr. Zaizen's fault! 882 01:08:50,926 --> 01:08:53,827 Even if that's so, how long will you cry about it? 883 01:08:53,963 --> 01:08:55,897 The dead are dead. 884 01:08:55,998 --> 01:08:57,397 The living have to live! 885 01:08:57,700 --> 01:08:59,167 How can you talk that way? 886 01:08:59,301 --> 01:09:00,097 My dad was killed! 887 01:09:00,236 --> 01:09:02,170 Stop it, Yoichi! 888 01:09:03,105 --> 01:09:09,476 I'll explain everything about the store and the case to you all. 889 01:09:12,915 --> 01:09:17,409 We'll consult my husband and explain everything to you all. 890 01:09:19,288 --> 01:09:20,915 Hello, this is Sekiguchi. 891 01:09:21,857 --> 01:09:24,087 Ah, thank you. 892 01:09:24,226 --> 01:09:26,091 You provide copy rentals, right? 893 01:09:26,228 --> 01:09:28,924 No problem. 894 01:09:29,732 --> 01:09:31,290 I can pay today... 895 01:09:36,438 --> 01:09:42,011 Um, I'm sorry. Could you wait a bit on that? 896 01:09:42,011 --> 01:09:44,912 Yes, I'll contact you later. 897 01:09:45,014 --> 01:09:48,177 Yes. 898 01:10:09,405 --> 01:10:10,929 (University Hospital Medical Malpractice Case) 899 01:10:11,040 --> 01:10:12,974 (Unwilling to compensate) 900 01:10:15,444 --> 01:10:19,881 (Capital Hospital Malpractice Case, 800,000 yen compensation) 901 01:10:20,015 --> 01:10:21,380 (Result after 4 years) 902 01:10:35,831 --> 01:10:37,025 (Metastasis suspected) 903 01:10:37,166 --> 01:10:39,498 Didn't we decide to write "no metastasis"? 904 01:10:45,040 --> 01:10:45,938 Hey! 905 01:10:55,217 --> 01:10:57,447 We're just clarifying the facts! 906 01:10:57,553 --> 01:11:02,513 That's right. This is to clarify the facts. 907 01:11:03,158 --> 01:11:04,125 Right. 908 01:11:36,859 --> 01:11:41,193 It's alright. His breathing is normal. 909 01:11:41,297 --> 01:11:44,858 When he wakes up, give him another round of the inhaler, and he'll be fine. 910 01:11:45,134 --> 01:11:48,433 I overreacted calling you at the hospital. 911 01:11:48,537 --> 01:11:49,595 What are you talking about? 912 01:11:49,905 --> 01:11:53,432 I mean, your work just got recognized. 913 01:11:53,575 --> 01:11:56,373 Your research is going well. 914 01:11:56,578 --> 01:11:58,102 For a doctor, 915 01:11:58,981 --> 01:12:03,645 it's better to touch patients directly instead of through a microscope. 916 01:12:07,189 --> 01:12:09,623 Though research can save more lives, 917 01:12:11,560 --> 01:12:14,324 you still have to be in touch with your patients. 918 01:12:16,298 --> 01:12:22,567 I'm sorry that I told you I wanted you to be a professor someday. 919 01:12:25,974 --> 01:12:28,534 Things will be fine if they continue like this. 920 01:12:28,644 --> 01:12:32,239 You doing what you think is right. 921 01:12:32,348 --> 01:12:35,215 And me listening to you after you come home. 922 01:12:36,518 --> 01:12:39,214 That's best, right? 923 01:12:43,992 --> 01:12:46,426 Doing what I think is right, huh? 924 01:13:27,536 --> 01:13:28,366 Come in. 925 01:13:33,008 --> 01:13:34,032 Sorry to disturb you. 926 01:13:35,077 --> 01:13:36,203 What's up? 927 01:13:46,989 --> 01:13:51,153 I can't accept this money after all. 928 01:13:54,763 --> 01:14:01,669 I didn't do anything to deserve this money. 929 01:14:04,039 --> 01:14:05,028 Is that right? 930 01:14:13,415 --> 01:14:16,714 If you're finished, you can leave now. 931 01:14:18,420 --> 01:14:19,648 I have to close the office. 932 01:14:26,628 --> 01:14:28,095 Um... 933 01:14:32,501 --> 01:14:34,799 Mr. Sekiguchi, are you really OK with this? 934 01:14:37,706 --> 01:14:38,673 With what? 935 01:14:39,641 --> 01:14:43,407 Mrs. Sasaki really wanted you to help her with this lawsuit. 936 01:14:43,545 --> 01:14:46,571 To let people know about this case. 937 01:14:47,783 --> 01:14:50,081 If you didn't intend to help her, 938 01:14:50,185 --> 01:14:54,144 then it's odd that you should receive that money. 939 01:14:58,560 --> 01:15:00,755 I think your behavior 940 01:15:02,731 --> 01:15:05,632 has hurt Mrs. Sasaki. 941 01:15:08,170 --> 01:15:10,638 You're in no position to say that. 942 01:15:13,575 --> 01:15:16,772 I'm sorry to keep quiet about this. 943 01:15:18,347 --> 01:15:28,518 Until last year, my father was professor of Naniwa University's First Surgical Dept. 944 01:15:32,261 --> 01:15:33,421 What was that? 945 01:15:33,829 --> 01:15:36,662 I am also familiar with Dr. Zaizen. 946 01:15:37,533 --> 01:15:43,665 When I learned my father's school was being sued, I was shocked and couldn't say anything. 947 01:15:44,840 --> 01:15:51,541 But after talking to you, I decided that I have to tell you about this. 948 01:15:55,551 --> 01:16:01,456 So out of pity, you've decided to support that family. 949 01:16:01,557 --> 01:16:07,257 Mr. Sekiguchi, you told me doctors were scum. 950 01:16:07,396 --> 01:16:11,264 I did. That's the truth about many doctors I've seen. 951 01:16:11,400 --> 01:16:16,497 But if you don't intend to help Mrs. Sasaki reveal the truth, 952 01:16:16,605 --> 01:16:18,698 then I think lawyers are the same. 953 01:16:20,776 --> 01:16:22,767 Mr. Sekiguchi, you're also scum. 954 01:16:37,359 --> 01:16:41,693 You're turning down the case? Why? 955 01:16:41,797 --> 01:16:44,732 I can't find ironclad evidence. 956 01:16:50,405 --> 01:16:51,838 Please, sir! 957 01:16:52,874 --> 01:16:57,811 I really want to sue Dr. Zaizen. 958 01:16:58,513 --> 01:17:04,884 This case didn't happen because of blood transfusions or clear surgical incompetence. 959 01:17:05,787 --> 01:17:08,187 It deals with the doctor's diagnostic ability. 960 01:17:08,357 --> 01:17:10,416 Even if it goes to court... 961 01:17:11,259 --> 01:17:14,251 the chances of winning are extremely low. 962 01:17:14,396 --> 01:17:16,364 Dr. Zaizen is a professor. 963 01:17:16,465 --> 01:17:18,228 They say he's a famous doctor. 964 01:17:18,333 --> 01:17:22,269 To have ability and not take good care of his patient is clearly negligent. 965 01:17:22,404 --> 01:17:28,240 To pursue a losing battle would be unfair to you. 966 01:17:37,786 --> 01:17:43,816 My husband's motto was "Don't give up." 967 01:17:46,628 --> 01:17:52,589 He always said that when our shop opened. 968 01:17:52,701 --> 01:17:57,695 He sat there to watch the baseball game with a beer. 969 01:17:58,473 --> 01:18:03,911 If I give up now, the same thing will happen later to other patients. 970 01:18:04,846 --> 01:18:06,438 It doesn't matter if we lose! 971 01:18:06,982 --> 01:18:11,385 I have to let people know what a terrible human being Dr. Zaizen is! 972 01:18:11,853 --> 01:18:17,985 I understand, but... 973 01:18:18,393 --> 01:18:24,525 The consequences of losing a case are much worse than you realize. 974 01:18:24,666 --> 01:18:29,501 If there's no hope to win, 975 01:18:29,604 --> 01:18:32,539 it's better not to pursue this case. 976 01:18:50,892 --> 01:18:54,851 Is there really no hope of winning? 977 01:19:02,304 --> 01:19:03,601 Dr. Satomi! 978 01:19:13,048 --> 01:19:20,318 What a surprise! To think you were working with a lawyer all this time. 979 01:19:22,457 --> 01:19:24,391 I'm surprised as well. 980 01:19:27,395 --> 01:19:31,388 What is a Naniwa University doctor doing here? 981 01:19:33,835 --> 01:19:36,497 I came to see if there was anything I could do to help. 982 01:19:39,007 --> 01:19:43,569 And so you came all this way to visit the family? 983 01:19:44,346 --> 01:19:49,443 I was the first doctor to see Mr. Sasaki Yohei. 984 01:19:51,086 --> 01:19:54,055 I was the one who asked Dr. Zaizen to do the surgery. 985 01:19:56,024 --> 01:19:59,323 The one who found the signs of metastasis 986 01:19:59,427 --> 01:20:02,919 but was unable to get him tested for it was I as well. 987 01:20:04,432 --> 01:20:05,694 I see. 988 01:20:07,803 --> 01:20:10,863 You found signs of metastasis. 989 01:20:12,774 --> 01:20:14,833 You urged further testing as well. 990 01:20:15,744 --> 01:20:17,507 Is that what you meant? 991 01:20:19,381 --> 01:20:21,611 There was no other meaning to what I said. 992 01:20:22,551 --> 01:20:27,079 I'm not trying to excuse myself. 993 01:20:29,858 --> 01:20:35,592 After all, Mr. Sasaki is dead. 994 01:20:42,904 --> 01:20:46,499 If you repeat what you just said in court, 995 01:20:46,641 --> 01:20:50,441 then you can at least save that family. 996 01:20:52,113 --> 01:20:57,551 The family, above all, wants to know the truth. 997 01:20:58,520 --> 01:21:01,683 Why one of them had to die. 998 01:21:16,705 --> 01:21:18,400 I understand. 999 01:21:20,508 --> 01:21:21,975 I am willing to testify in court. 1000 01:22:05,186 --> 01:22:07,211 Hello, Mom? 1001 01:22:07,555 --> 01:22:09,955 Goro, are you well? 1002 01:22:10,091 --> 01:22:12,685 I told you I'd bring you here to Osaka after I became professor, 1003 01:22:12,794 --> 01:22:14,694 but I haven't had a chance to call since then. I'm sorry. 1004 01:22:14,796 --> 01:22:17,526 It doesn't matter. Don't worry. 1005 01:22:17,732 --> 01:22:22,635 As long as you're in good health, I'm happy. 1006 01:22:22,771 --> 01:22:25,740 I had to go abroad after I was promoted. 1007 01:22:26,808 --> 01:22:29,606 Eh? That's wonderful! 1008 01:22:29,744 --> 01:22:33,271 The world is really large. 1009 01:22:34,549 --> 01:22:38,815 Goro, don't just keep looking up. 1010 01:22:39,921 --> 01:22:45,086 The higher you climb, the harder you fall. 1011 01:22:46,795 --> 01:22:48,990 But looking down is even more dangerous. 1012 01:22:49,130 --> 01:22:51,724 So if I'm going to climb, I have to keep my mind on climbing. 1013 01:22:54,769 --> 01:23:02,005 Well, anyway, don't worry. Once things settle down, I'll bring you to Osaka for sure. Bye, Mom. 1014 01:23:23,965 --> 01:23:25,762 Because the gastric cancer is worsening, 1015 01:23:25,867 --> 01:23:28,233 there's a risk of metastasis in the pancreas. 1016 01:23:28,336 --> 01:23:30,133 Therefore, we have to enlarge the surgery area. 1017 01:23:30,238 --> 01:23:33,605 We'll cover the pancreas and duodenum. -- Yes, sir. 1018 01:23:33,708 --> 01:23:36,176 The patient is old and diabetic. 1019 01:23:36,311 --> 01:23:37,642 Would it be better if we use bypasses 1020 01:23:37,779 --> 01:23:39,804 and then chemotherapy after the surgery? 1021 01:23:41,850 --> 01:23:44,011 If we mean to treat the cancer, then surgery is the only way. 1022 01:23:46,354 --> 01:23:49,289 Listen up. If only risks are considered, 1023 01:23:49,591 --> 01:23:52,219 a surgeon cannot challenge himself, 1024 01:23:52,327 --> 01:23:56,855 and cannot save lives that can be saved. 1025 01:23:56,965 --> 01:23:59,832 Naniwa's Surgical Dept. aims to save lives. 1026 01:23:59,934 --> 01:24:03,734 We will aggressively start the treatment. 1027 01:24:04,372 --> 01:24:05,964 Prof. Zaizen. 1028 01:24:06,975 --> 01:24:10,706 The court is coming again for the evidence. 1029 01:24:13,081 --> 01:24:13,979 Got it. 1030 01:24:14,115 --> 01:24:15,673 Yanagihara, you go take care of them. 1031 01:24:15,850 --> 01:24:16,339 Yes, sir. 1032 01:24:16,651 --> 01:24:18,346 Will Yanagihara be all right by himself? 1033 01:24:18,653 --> 01:24:21,247 You're the assistant. You have to be here. 1034 01:24:21,423 --> 01:24:24,358 Don't worry, everything has been well prepared. 1035 01:24:55,056 --> 01:24:57,820 Today, besides medical records... 1036 01:24:57,926 --> 01:25:01,020 I intend to see everything concerned with the case. 1037 01:25:01,196 --> 01:25:03,027 Eh? That's... 1038 01:25:03,398 --> 01:25:05,127 This is the court authorization. 1039 01:25:06,401 --> 01:25:07,993 Outpatient records, admission records, 1040 01:25:08,103 --> 01:25:09,764 and all testing results. 1041 01:25:09,904 --> 01:25:12,202 Charts, images, pathological records. 1042 01:25:12,307 --> 01:25:16,368 Please show us all records concerning this patient's treatment. 1043 01:25:16,845 --> 01:25:18,039 Surely there will be no problems? 1044 01:25:20,315 --> 01:25:23,716 But there's an important surgery going on right now... 1045 01:25:23,852 --> 01:25:25,046 Show the records. 1046 01:25:25,220 --> 01:25:28,087 This is an official document. You cannot refuse. 1047 01:25:32,894 --> 01:25:34,156 Please. 1048 01:25:35,130 --> 01:25:37,928 I will wait no matter how long it takes. 1049 01:25:38,766 --> 01:25:39,357 Now we will perform 1050 01:25:39,467 --> 01:25:43,267 the surgery on removing the area around the sphincter. 1051 01:25:43,404 --> 01:25:44,666 Scalpel 1052 01:25:44,772 --> 01:25:45,898 Kocher hemostat 1053 01:25:46,007 --> 01:25:47,804 Gauze 1054 01:26:09,063 --> 01:26:11,327 As we thought, there's metastasis in the pancreas. 1055 01:26:11,966 --> 01:26:13,797 Change to removal of duodenum. 1056 01:26:13,935 --> 01:26:14,902 Yes. 1057 01:26:15,103 --> 01:26:16,127 Kelly forceps 1058 01:26:16,271 --> 01:26:18,034 Move the light here. 1059 01:26:46,467 --> 01:26:48,367 Alright, inhale. 1060 01:26:50,305 --> 01:26:53,331 Exhale, good. 1061 01:26:53,508 --> 01:26:55,908 Tumor forceps 1062 01:27:02,383 --> 01:27:04,510 Great, it's been removed. 1063 01:27:16,598 --> 01:27:18,361 Suction. 1064 01:27:35,083 --> 01:27:36,482 Metastasis not found. 1065 01:28:43,084 --> 01:28:45,644 Metastasis suspected. 1066 01:28:47,522 --> 01:28:49,422 News: Naniwa University Medical Negligence 1067 01:28:49,524 --> 01:28:51,651 Patient's Family Sues Prof. Zaizen 1068 01:28:51,959 --> 01:28:53,256 Lawsuit 1069 01:28:53,428 --> 01:28:55,020 Naniwa University Medical Malpractice 1070 01:28:57,098 --> 01:29:00,465 Honey. Honey! 1071 01:29:07,308 --> 01:29:09,276 Family Files Suit Against Prof. Zaizen 1072 01:29:49,584 --> 01:29:51,518 Lawsuit against Prof. Zaizen 1073 01:29:53,221 --> 01:29:54,347 Goro! 1074 01:29:56,457 --> 01:29:57,947 Dear. 1075 01:30:09,971 --> 01:30:11,302 Sorry to disturb you so early. 1076 01:30:11,572 --> 01:30:14,063 I have a favor to ask of you, doctor. 1077 01:30:37,000 --> 01:30:41,000 EngSub: ImageHaHa(Adapted from Tantanjuran) Spell Checked by Hinakun Edited by Gobbler41