Chapter 14 Chapter Eleven

Massachusetts, Boston Wednesday, June 7, 2006 12:30 noon Alexis, Craig, and Jack find a small, noisy sandwich shop that overlooks the public green of Boston's government buildings.They invited Randolph to lunch, but he declined on the grounds that he had to prepare for the afternoon trial.It was late spring, the weather was fine, and there were many people on the lawn.Everyone took advantage of the lunch break to escape from the cramped office to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air.Jack felt that Boston was more of an outdoorsy city than New York. At first Craig was still sullen, but gradually he relaxed and joined the conversation.

You haven't said the autopsy yet, Craig said suddenly.how is the progress? A funeral director is currently in charge, Jack said.He will hand over the relevant files to the health department, and then arrange for the opening of the grave and the removal of the coffin. Does that mean the plan is still going on as usual? We're trying, Jack said.I originally thought that the autopsy could start this afternoon, but there is no news so far. It seems that I have to wait until tomorrow. As the judge hopes to bring the case back to the jury on Friday, Craig is starting to throw cold water.Tomorrow's autopsy may be too late.I feel sorry for keeping you busy for so long.

Maybe it was a waste of time, Alexis said dejectedly.It may not really come in handy. Jack watched them both.Hey, cheer up, guys.I don't feel like I'm busy in vain, at least it makes me feel like I'm trying my best.Moreover, the more I think about the cyanosis problem, the more intriguing it becomes. Why?Alexis asked.Explain to me again. Stop discussing this issue!Craig said.I don't want to have fun in vain.Let's discuss the morning trial. I thought you didn't want to mention it, Alexis looked a little surprised. To be honest, I really want to forget about the trial.The problem is that there is no such luck.Aren't we still counting on a turning point later?

Both Craig and Alexis looked at Jack hopefully. What are you doing?Jack looked at them and asked with a wry smile.Interrogation?Why are you looking at me? Because of the three of us, only you can be objective and neutral, Alexis said.It's obvious. How many trials did you hear and how did Randolph fare?Craig asked.I am anxious.I don't want to lose this case, not just because I really don't have malpractice.This case concerns my reputation.The witness just now was my advisor in medical school, and he was my advisor during my residency.I admire him a lot, professionally speaking, until now, he is still my idol.

I can understand how desperate and wronged you feel about this case, Jack said.In that sense, Randolph is doing pretty well.Tony tries to use Dr. Brown's testimony to put Craig in a bad light.Randolph's cross-examination has largely reversed this unfavorable situation.I think judging from the trial this morning, it can be said to be a draw.The problem is that Tony is better at inciting the audience, but we can't just quit because of that. Dr. Brown's examples of pediatric patients and meningitis are very convincing, which Randolph can't help.Dr. Brown is right, postmenopausal female patients, as long as there is a possibility of heart attack, they should be rescued according to the standard of heart attack.In many diseases, the symptoms of female patients are different from those of male patients.Maybe I really screwed up and it didn't occur to me at the time that she might have had a heart attack.

Doctors like to reflect on what they did wrong after the fact, Jack reminded Craig.Especially when being accused of medical malpractice.In fact, you have done your best to this woman, she is clearly bullying you.I know it's an understatement to say this, but it's the truth.She's been crying wolf all day long, and she keeps asking you to visit the doctor in the middle of the night. Your vigilance is getting lower and lower, and it's normal to have a heart attack unexpectedly. Thank you, Craig said, shoulders sinking.I appreciate you telling me this. The question is how Randolph can get the jury to understand that, which is key.It's worth noting that Randolph has yet to call witnesses.The testimony of defense experts will fully illustrate the points I have just mentioned.

Craig took a deep breath, let it out heavily, and nodded.you're right.I can't give up now, but it's my turn to testify tomorrow. You should be looking forward to the court, Jack said.You know better than anyone what really happened that night. I know that, Craig said.The problem is that I hate Tony so much.Fasano couldn't calm down at all.You have also seen the forensics records, I fell into his trap.Randolph advised me not to be insolent; I was.Randolph advised me not to argue; I did.Randolph advised me not to get angry; I did.Randolph suggested that I just answer the questions; I strayed from the point, trying to justify my inadvertent mistake.I did so poorly that I'm afraid I'll make the same mistake tomorrow in court.I'm not good at these at all.

Treat forensics as a study, Jack said.Remember: the evidence collection process can take up to two days.A judge will not allow this to happen.He wished he could close the case on Friday. I think the sticking point was my lack of confidence in myself, Craig said.One good thing about this shit is that it forced me to re-examine myself.Tony.Fasano can make me appear arrogant because I am arrogant.I know it's harsh to say this, but I'm the best physician I know and recognized in many ways.I have always been a top student, if not the best, and I am used to being praised.I like to hear praise, but since this lawsuit started, all I have heard is criticism, so I feel very hopeless and wronged.

Craig fell silent again after his outburst.Both Jack and Alexis were so surprised that they were speechless for a while.The waiter came and took away the dirty dishes.Jack and Alexis stared at each other for a moment, then both stared at Craig again. Say something!Craig begged. Alexis spread her arms and shook her head.I really don't know what to say.Is it from a personal emotional point of view, or from a professional point of view. Let's talk about it professionally.I really need to reflect on it.I felt as if I had fallen into an abyss.Why I feel this way, I don't know.When I was in college, I studied day and night, it was too hard, and I thought I would just go to medical school.But medical school is as hard as it is, so I am looking forward to being a resident physician.You probably know what I'm going to say.The resident doctors are also suffering, so they look forward to opening their own clinics.Then there are insurance companies, butler medical care, and a lot of other shit that has to be endured.Only then did I slowly wake up.

Jack looked at Alexis.You can tell she's trying to figure out how to deal with Craig's sudden emotional outburst.He hoped she would come up with the right words, because he couldn't.What Craig said surprised him.In any case, psychology was not his area of ​​expertise.He couldn't control himself for a while. Your reflections were vivid, and Alexis finally spoke. Don't give me such condescending nonsense, Craig said angrily. I don't mean to be condescending, trust me, Alexis said.What you said shocked me a lot.real!You're actually saying that your romantic nature is constantly being battered and your ideals are constantly being shattered because reality doesn't always match your expectations.Every time you reach a goal, it turns out to be different from what you originally thought.This is really tragic.

Craig rolled his eyes.I think it's still nonsense. Craig pursed his lips, frowning for a long time.Well, he finally said.There is truth in this statement.But it sounded like a roundabout way of saying things weren't as they were originally thought.But then again, I never learned these psychological terms. You've been struggling with conflict, Alexis went on.It's not easy for you. Oh, is it?There was a hint of arrogance in Craig's tone. Don't come after me, Alexis said.Just now you asked me to evaluate from a professional point of view. you're right!sorry!What are the conflicts you mentioned. The simplest is the conflict between clinical and scientific research.You've been anxious about this before because you want to be 100 percent in everything you do.But you still find a balance between the two.Another conflicting issue, even bigger, is how to balance the relationship between work and family.This causes great anxiety. Craig stared at Alexis, but said nothing. Obviously I can't be objective on this issue, Alexis went on.All I can do is encourage you to seek out a professional and continue to reflect. I don't want to see a therapist, Craig said. I know, but the attitude itself has a lot to discuss.Alexis turned to Jack.Do you have anything to add? Jack held up his hand.No.I'm not very good at this field.In fact, he himself is torn between whether to actually start a new family life with Laurie, starting this Friday.For years, he had been running away, feeling that he should not be happy, that a new life would mean degrading his old home.But over time, these slowly turned into fears of putting Laurie in danger.Jack has always had an unreasonable fear in his heart, thinking that as long as he falls in love with someone, something bad will happen to that person. The conversation became lighter, and Jack took the opportunity to ask to leave the table to make a phone call.He went out, walked to the public green, and dialed the number of the Medical Examiner.He wanted to take advantage of Calvin's absence from the office during lunch time and ask the secretary to deliver a message for him.Unfortunately, things are not as he imagined.The secretary went out to eat, and it was Calvin himself who answered the phone. When will your kid come back?Hearing Jack's voice, Calvin questioned loudly. Things are not going well, Jack said.Then he had to hold the phone away from his ear because Calvin was on the other end yelling at him for being irresponsible.Wait until he hears what the hell is your kid doing?Only then did he put the phone close to his ear again, explaining that an autopsy might be needed.He also told Calvin that he had met Boston's Chief Medical Examiner, Kevin.Dr. Carson. Yeah?How is the old man?Calvin asked. I think it's ok.He was working on a case when I met him, so we only had a few words. Did he mention me? mentioned!Jack starts lying.He asked me to bring you a good one. Oh, next time you see him, bring me a treat too.Also, come back quickly.I don't need to remind you, the wedding is coming up and Laurie has her hands full.You're not planning to come back at the last minute, are you?ah? Of course not, said Jack.When discussing which colleagues to invite, Laurie insisted on hiring Calvin.If it was up to him, he would invite no one except Xie from the same office as himself.Enough was known of his and Laurie's private life. Jack finds Craig and Alexis for a walk in the sun together, then walks to the courthouse together.When they arrived at the gate of the court, they found that everyone was filing in.It was fifteen past one, and they entered the courtroom with the others. Craig followed Randolph and his assistant to the dock.Jordan.Stanhope was already seated at the plaintiff's table, next to Tony.Fasano and Renee.ralph.Jack speculates that Tony may be seizing the last bit of time before Jordan testifies in court.Although it was so far away, I couldn't hear what he was saying clearly, but I could see his lips moving and gesticulating constantly. I suspect that this afternoon, there will be a farce here.While talking, Jack and Alexis slowly moved into the gallery and took the morning seats.Alexis said she wanted to be closer to the jury, so she could observe the expressions and movements of the jurors.But at this moment, the jury has not yet entered the courtroom. I'm afraid you're right, Alexis said, sitting down, putting his briefcase on the floor at his feet. Jack sat down, adjusting his position to the hard oak seat.His eyes wandered aimlessly across the courtroom, examining the bookshelf full of law books behind the judge's chair.In addition to the plaintiff's and defendant's seats, the trial area also has a blackboard on wheels and a speckled carpet.When he turned to the court clerk's seat on the right, he found a new target by accident.Franco was glaring at him.Unlike in the morning, the angle of the sunlight changed, and Jack noticed that Franco's eyes were sunken, and his eyes were like two shining black pebbles.Jack wanted to wave again, but reason prevailed this time.He had already enjoyed waving in the morning.It really pissed off Franco, and it didn't do anybody any good. Were you also surprised by what Craig said?Alexis asked. Jack just wanted to truce with Franco, so he turned around and faced his sister.I think shock is a more accurate word.It's not mean, I really don't think it fits his character.Do narcissistic people judge themselves this way? Usually not, unless encouraged by a physician in psychotherapy.Of course, this refers to those who do have personality disorders, not just narcissistic tendencies like most doctors. Jack didn't say much on the subject.He didn't want to argue with Alexis about who Craig was.He put it another way, was the remark a temporary reaction to the stress, or a real change in self-perception? Time will tell, Alexis said.But I think there is hope that this thing will develop in a good direction.Craig was truly a victim of the system, forced to keep competing, to keep ahead, and he only knew he was ahead when he heard teachers like Dr. Brown praise him.By his own admission, he was addicted to such approval.When the training is over, he is like an addict who has cut off his favorite drug, and at the same time has to practice medicine under various restrictions. The reality makes him have a strong sense of disillusionment. I think many doctors feel this way.They need to hear praise. But you are not like this.Why? I had a bit of it when I was an ophthalmologist.Dr. Brown admitted in his testimony that this was determined by the competitive nature of the medical training system itself.But when I was a student, I wasn't paranoid like Craig.Besides medicine, I have other interests.I only got an A during my third-year internal medicine internship. The phone in Jack's pocket vibrated suddenly, startling him.He turned off the ringer beforehand.He frantically tried to get the phone out of his pocket.For some unknown reason, the phone kept scaring him. What happened?Alexis asked with concern as he watched him twist and turn.He stretched his hips forward, trying to straighten his body. The damn phone, Jack explained.Finally took out the phone.The area code on the display is 617, which is Boston.He finally remembered that the number belonged to the undertaker. I'll come and go, Jack said.He stood up and quickly walked out of the auditorium.Again he felt Franco staring at him, but Jack didn't look back, walking out of the courtroom before answering the phone. Unfortunately, the signal was not good, so he had to hang up, quickly took the elevator down to the first floor, went out, and used the received call function to find the number just now.After a while, Harold answered the phone, and Jack apologized for the bad signal. It's okay, Harold said.I have good news for you.The formalities are done, the permits are approved, and everything is arranged. Great, said Jack.When can I start?Is this afternoon okay? No, unless a miracle happens.It will be around ten o'clock tomorrow morning.I have already done my best.Neither the Crypt trucks nor the backhoes are available today. Miracles don't happen. Jack was a little disappointed, but thanked Harold very much, and then hung up the phone.He paused for a few minutes, considering whether to call Laurie and tell her the autopsy schedule.Although he also knew that this call should be made, he was still reluctant to make it, because he knew exactly how Laurie would react if he answered the call.Then he came up with a cowardly strategy.He didn't call Laurie's office because she was likely to answer, but he called her cell phone and left a message on her voicemail, knowing Laurie was rarely on during business hours.In this way, he doesn't need to confront her head-on, and he also gives her a chance to adjust, and then call her in the evening to discuss it in detail.Laurie's cell phone was connected, and he was relieved to hear the message prompt. After this unpleasant task, Jack returned to the seat next to Alexis.Jordan.Stanhope was on the stand, Tony was at the podium, but no one spoke.Tony was busy sorting out the information at hand. What am I missing?Jack whispered to Alexis. No.Jordan had just been sworn in and was about to begin his testimony. An autopsy is available tomorrow.The body can be taken out tomorrow morning. Good, Alexis said.But her reaction was not what Jack imagined. You don't sound like you're excited. What's there to get excited about?Craig also said at lunch: Tomorrow may be too late. Jack shrugged.Anyway, he did his best. I know this is hard for you, Tony emphasized loudly so that everyone in the courtroom could hear.I tried to keep the time as short as possible and your pain, but the jury still needs your testimony. Jordan nodded gratefully.He had always been upright at the plaintiff's table, but now he was hunched over, uncharacteristically.The peaceful expression on his face was also gone, and the corners of his mouth sank, looking sad and desperate.He was wearing a black silk suit, white shirt, and black tie.There is a black square scarf in the front pocket of the suit, which is almost invisible if you don't pay attention. You must miss your wife, Tony said.She's a warm, nurturing, life-loving woman, right? God!Jack grumbled to Alexis under his breath.I've visited him and that statement just makes me sick.Randolph also surprised me.I'm not a lawyer, but this is obviously a leading question.Why doesn't he object? He told me that testimony from widows or widowers is the most problematic for defendants.The best strategy is to get them off the stand as quickly as possible.In other words, the plaintiff has a lot of room to play freely. Jack nodded.Losing a family member is a basic life experience, and the pain is felt by everyone. Jordan continues to shower Patience with such unappetizing compliments: how wonderful she is, how perfect the time they spend together, how much he loves her.Whenever Jordan hesitated a little, Tony used questions to guide him to continue. Jordan's testimony was long and tedious, and Jack took the opportunity to turn his head and scan the gallery.He saw Franco, but he was watching the witness, much to Jack's relief.Jack wished the past was over.He was looking for someone else and found her sitting in the back seat.It was Charlene.She was wearing a black mourning dress, quite charming.Jack shook his head.Sometimes he really doesn't want to believe that humans have fallen to this point.Even for the sake of looking good, she shouldn't be here. As the compliments on Patience continued, Jack began to fidget.He didn't think it was necessary to listen to Jordan's hypocritical nonsense.He looked at the back of Craig's head.Craig was motionless, as if hypnotized.Jack tried to imagine what he would do if he were caught in this nightmare.He tried another glance in Alexis' direction.She squinted her eyes and was listening intently.He silently blessed her, but felt a little guilty that he couldn't help. Jack felt he couldn't take Jordan's testimony anymore, when Tony changed the subject. Now, let's turn our attention to September 8, 2005, Tony said.I think your wife was not feeling well that day.Can you tell us what happened in your own words? Jordan cleared his throat, straightened his shoulders, and sat up straight again.Around ten o'clock in the morning, I felt for the first time that she was not in a good state.She asked me to go to her bedroom.I found her very distressed. What did she say was uncomfortable? Abdominal pain, gas, congestion, and coughing worse than usual.She said she didn't sleep all night and couldn't take it anymore, so she asked me to call Dr. Berman and ask him to come right away, saying that I couldn't support the clinic. Are there other symptoms? She said she had a headache and felt very hot. Just these symptoms: abdominal pain, flatulence, cough, headache, feeling hot. Generally so.I mean, she always has a lot of discomfort, but those are the main symptoms. Poor woman, Tony said.I think it's difficult for you too. We're doing the best we can, Jordan said gruffly. So you call Dr. Berman.He did come to the clinic, too. Yes, he did come. Then what? Dr. Berman examined her and advised her to start taking medicine for the digestive system.He has already prescribed this medicine.At the same time, she was also advised to get out of bed and reduce smoking.He felt that she was more anxious than usual and suggested that she take an antidepressant before going to bed.He said the drug was worth trying. Is Patience happy with the proposals? No.She wanted antibiotics, but Dr. Berman refused, saying she didn't need them. Did she follow the doctor's advice? I don't know what medication she took, but she did get out of bed and move around afterwards.I think she's improved quite a bit.Around five o'clock, she said she would go back to bed. Did she say there was something uncomfortable at that time? No.I mean, there's always something wrong with her, and that's why she wants to go back to bed. What happened next? Around 7 o'clock, she suddenly asked me to go to her bedroom and told me to call the doctor again because she was not feeling well. Are the symptoms the same as in the morning? No, it's totally different. how are they nowTony asked. She said she had had chest pains for an hour. Is it different from the abdominal pain in the morning? totally different. What else? She was weak and said she was vomiting a bit.She could barely sit up and said she was numb, felt as if she was floating, and had trouble breathing.All in all poor condition. It does sound serious.Must be scary, right? I was nervous and worried. So, Tony draws out, sounding a little dramatic, and you call the doctor.What did you say then? I told him that Patience was in very bad shape and needed to go to the hospital immediately. How did Dr. Berman respond to your request that Patience be rushed to the hospital immediately? He asked me to describe her symptoms. You did it?Tell him what you told us today? Almost word for word. How did Dr. Berman react?Did you call an ambulance and say to meet you at the hospital? No.He kept asking me questions, some of which I had to go back to Patience and ask her. See if I understand right?You told him that your wife was in a bad state, and he asked you to go back to her several times to confirm the specific situation.Is that what you mean? That's what I mean. During this question-and-answer process, precious time was ticking by. Did you reiterate that Patience should be taken to the hospital immediately? mentioned.I was terrified. It was scary indeed, watching your wife slowly die. No, Randolph said.Controversial issue, with bias, request to be expunged from court record. The objection stood, Justice Davidson told the jury.Mr. Fasano's last sentence will not be recorded just now, so don't be affected by it when you discuss the case.Then he turned his attention to Tony.Lawyer for the plaintiff, let me remind you that I will never forgive you for making similar remarks. I apologize to the court.Tony said.I was too excited just now, not rational.I guarantee that similar accidents will never happen again. Alexis turned to Jack.I'm a little scared of Tony.Fasano.He's so crafty and knows exactly what he's doing. Jack nodded.It really does feel like he's watching a street gang fight, and there's nothing Tony doesn't dare to use. Tony.Fasano went back to the dock and took a sip of water.Out of sight of the jury, Jack noticed his interest in assistant Renee.Ralph blinked. Tony returned to the podium and continued to ask: Your wife was critically ill at the time. During the conversation between you and Dr. Berman, did he mention the concept of heart attack? mentioned. Did he say she might have had a heart attack? said.He said he felt that was the problem. Jack noticed Craig leaning over to whisper something to Randolph, who nodded. So, Tony went on, when Dr. Berman got to your house and saw Patience, he didn't do what he said on the phone, did he? No, Randolph said.Leading questions. The objection stood, Justice Davidson said. Mr. Stanhope, can you tell us what happened after Dr. Berman came to your house on the evening of September 8 last year? He was shocked to see Patience's state and told me to call an ambulance. Was there a dramatic change in Patience's state when Dr. Berman arrived at your home compared to when you two spoke on the phone? Nothing has changed. Did Dr. Berman say anything that struck you as inappropriate? He accused me of not describing Patience's condition clearly. Are you surprised? Of course I was surprised.I've said she's in a bad state and asked to be taken straight to the hospital more than once. Thank you, Mr. Stanhope.It is indeed an unfortunate matter, and I am grateful for your testimony.One more question: what was Dr. Berman wearing when he left the clinic on that unfortunate night?do you remember? No, Randolph said.This has nothing to do with this case. Judge Davidson turned the pen around and looked at Tony.Is this relevant to this case?Or are you playing tricks again? Pretty close, Your Honor, Tony said.Another plaintiff witness will follow in more detail. The objection was invalid, Justice Davidson said.Ask the witness to answer the questions. Mr. Berman was wearing a tuxedo and the young woman with him was wearing a low-cut evening dress. Several jurors exchanged glances with their neighbors, as if guessing what the other was thinking. Do you recognize this young woman? Yes, I saw her once in Dr. Berman's clinic.He said it was his secretary. Does such a formal outfit feel weird or special to you? A little bit of both, Jordan said.It's odd because it feels like they're trying to drop by at some social event, and I know Dr. Berman is married; especially because I'm wondering if Dr. Berman's choice to go out of the clinic rather than join us at the hospital might be It's about the clothes. Thank you, Mr. Stanhope, Tony said, sorting out the files on hand.Questions are over. Mr. Bingham, Judge Davidson said, nodding in Randolph's direction. Randolph hesitated for a moment, apparently lost in thought.Even when I stood up and walked to the podium later, it seemed to move by reflex rather than conscious action.The courtroom was silent, and everyone was raptly looking forward to it. Mr. Stanhope, Randolph spoke.I just have a few questions for you.Everyone in the dock, including Dr Berman, is deeply saddened by your wife's death and understands how difficult it was for you to relive that tragic night, so I will keep my questions brief .Now revisit the details of your call with Dr. Berman.Have you ever told Dr. Berman that, as far as you can recall, Patience has never complained of chest pains before? I'm not sure.I was very nervous. But facing Mr. Fasano, your memory of the same call details is amazingly complete. I might have said that she never felt any pain in her chest.I can not confirm. I must remind you that in the forensic transcript, you did say so.Want me to read it to you? No, if it's in the forensic records, it's right.You reminded me, and I believe I did say that she never had chest pains.That was eight months ago, and I was under duress.Forensic records are closer to the truth. I can understand, Mr. Stanhope.But I hope you can recall Dr. Boman's answer well. Do you remember what he said at that time? Can not remember. He corrected you by saying that she had called him out several times in the past because of chest pains. Maybe. So your recollection of the details of the call may not be as clear as you would have us believe a few minutes ago. That was eight months ago, and I was very busy.I think it's normal to be a little off. Not that it's abnormal, but you're pretty sure that Dr. Berman specifically mentioned Patience as having suffered a heart attack. He said that possibility must be ruled out. Your wording suggests that Dr. Berman was not the first to bring up the subject. I was the one who mentioned the heart attack first.I asked him if he was thinking about it.I deduced it from the questions he asked about Patience. There is a big difference between saying to rule out a heart attack and saying Patience had a heart attack.Would you be surprised if I told you that Dr. Berman never used the words heart attack during the call? We talked about it.I remember this. You brought it up.He simply said that possibility had to be ruled out.He never mentioned specific symptoms. Maybe that's how it happened, so what's the difference? I think there is a big difference.Whenever and wherever, as long as someone has chest pain, such as you, call the doctor, and the doctor must first rule out the possibility of a heart attack.Yes or no? probably. So when you tell Dr. Berman about Patience's chest pain, he thinks that a heart attack should be ruled out, no matter how small.Dr. Berman's reaction is not surprising, is it? Well, not surprising. Patience also sent Mr. Berman out of the clinic because of chest pains. What was the final diagnosis? Basically because of gas in the intestines. right!To be precise, there is gas in the left flexure of the colon.It was not a heart attack, nor a heartache, because the results of the electrocardiogram and enzyme tests were normal, and they remained normal in the follow-up examinations. Not a heart attack. Dr. Berman made many outpatient visits for Patience.Medical records show that the average frequency of outpatient visits was approximately once a week over an eight-month period.Does this match your memory? Jordan nodded.That's when the judge warned him: Witnesses, please speak up so that court clerks and recorders can hear them. Matched, Jordan exclaimed. Did Patience like to have the doctor out? Yes.She doesn't like going to the doctor's office. Does she like hospitals? She is terrified of the hospital. So in reality, Dr. Berman is out to meet your wife's needs and wishes. Yes. Since you are semi-retired and spend a lot of time at home, and Dr. Berman is out of office, you have a lot of opportunities to interact with him. Yes, Jordan said.Every time we have a conversation, and the relationship is quite harmonious. I think you are the one who greets Dr. Boman every time he comes to the clinic. Either me or the maid. I imagine that most of your conversation with Dr. Berman has revolved around Patience.In all these conversations, has the term hypochondria been mentioned? Jordan took a quick look at Tony, then back at Randolph.mentioned. I think you know the definition of this term. Jordan shrugged.Maybe. This term is applied to patients who are so preoccupied with normal feeling and functioning that they feel that something is seriously wrong with them and needs to be treated.Does this interpretation match your understanding of the term? Unlike you, I can explain this term so clearly.But that's my understanding. Did Dr. Berman ever use that term on Patience? used. Is it used in a derogatory context? No.He said that patients with hypochondriacs not only have psychological problems, but may also have real physical diseases.It is very important to keep this in mind.And even though their imagined disease didn't exist, their sense of pain was real. When Mr. Fasano asked the question just now, your testimony showed that there was no dramatic change in Patience's state between your call with Dr. Berman and his arrival at your home. Yes. During your phone call with Dr. Berman, you told him that you felt that Patience had trouble breathing.Do you remember? Remember. You also said you thought she looked blue.Do you remember this too? I don't know if that's what I said, but the gist is correct. I think that's what you said, at least very close.In your forensic record, you say this very close.Do you need to look at the relevant section? If I said it was pretty close, it is.Now I can't remember. When Dr. Berman arrived, he found Patience blue all over and basically not breathing.That's very different from what you described on the phone, don't you think? In such a difficult situation, I did my best.I made it very clear to him that Patience was very ill and that he should be joined at the hospital. One more question, Randolph said, straightening up.He was tall and thin, well over six feet.Given that Patience has been suffering from hypochondriacs for a long time, and he had chest pains diagnosed as intestinal gas several times before, do you think that Dr. Berman would think that Patience.Did Stanhope have a heart attack? Objecting, Tony yelled and stood up.hearsay evidence. The objection stood, Justice Davidson said.The above-mentioned questions can be asked directly to the defendant himself when he testifies. After asking questions, Randolph walked back to the dock with his head held high. Do you still have any questions?Judge Davidson asked Tony. No, your honor, Tony said. Jordan stepped off the witness stand.Jack looked back at Alexis.He gave her a thumbs up, appreciative of Randolph's cross-examination.But when his eyes shifted to the jury box, he felt that the jurors were not as engrossed as he was.Where before they were all leaning forward in their seats, now they are leaning back, arms folded across their chests.The only exception was the assistant plumber, who was still working on his nails. Ask the plaintiff's attorney to send the next witness to appear in court!Judge Davidson ordered. 托尼站起身大喊，請蓮娜．萊特納女士出庭作證。