Thu, Feb 18, 1965
An old seaman, hospitalized for a heart attack, claims to be able to stop his heart at will through yoga, and says he will do it before the day his insurance runs out so that his money will go to his beneficiary - an old ship that hasn't left port in years. Thinking he feels useless, Kildare and the staff hope to find him another job before that date arrives, if they can get him interested.
Thu, Feb 25, 1965
Kildare considers transferring to research after a close friend dies of leukemia, and after meeting a 14-year-old girl who is believed to also have the disease. But Kildare is not certain of her diagnosis, putting him at odds with the efficient but seemingly impersonal researcher who is working on the girl's case.
Tue, Oct 5, 1965
Kildare and Gillespie are increasingly concerned about the three trainees as well as Kildare's teaching assistant. Hartwood is making too many mistakes, and is dealing with an unsupportive wife. Warren is underconfident, and having a hard time dealing with sexism from patients and doctors. And Devereaux and teaching assistant Helvick are displaying bad attitudes.
Mon, Dec 6, 1965
A young woman is injured in a car accident in which her boyfriend is killed. Upon examination it is discovered that she is pregnant and terminally ill. The girl doesn't want her mother to know about the pregnancy, and the mother does not want her daughter to know about her prognosis. First of two parts.