Life Support

Life Support

Life Support

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1999 – 19991 Seasons · 6 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Life Support is a 1999 British medical drama series aired across six episodes on BBC Scotland. Katherine Doone works as a clinical ethicist at Glasgow's Caledonian hospital. Her job is to make the big decisions about what's best for the patient's long-term treatment.

Network: BBC Scotland

Cast

Aisling O'Sullivan

Dr Katherine Doone

Art Malik

Dr Kamran Blake

Richard Wilson

John Doone

Gilbert Martin

James McConnell

Julie Graham

Alison McIntyre

Edith MacArthur

Joan Andrews

Episodes

S1E1

Episode 1 · 60m

Where Angels Fear to Tread

Nurse Elaine's boyfriend Billy attempts suicide and left totally paralysed. He's diagnosed a quadriplegic. His mother and girlfriend both believe they know best. Doone is called has to make a final clinical decision.

Jul 19, 1999

S1E2

Episode 2 · 60m

Trust

Dr Scott wants to give 11-year-old Craig a second bone marrow operation in eighteen months. Unfortunately, there's only has a ten percent chance of survival but his parents want it. Doone asks the boy for his input, which puts her up against both doctors and family.

Jul 26, 1999

S1E3

Episode 3 · 60m

The Price of Love

Nurse Elaine's murder trial begins; Doone is a prosecution witness while her father represents Elaine. Lawyer Claire Matheson is determined to have a natural birth but when the baby is breached, the priority changes.

Aug 2, 1999

S1E4

Episode 4 · 60m

Playing God

Nurse Crick seeks Doone's help on Hector Beardsmore. Dr Giordano is giving him painful treatment while his two sons argue; surgeon Mr Alexander's drinking is causing a rise in deaths; and Dr Rankin makes waves and the hospital covers it up.

Aug 9, 1999

S1E5

Episode 5 · 60m

Soul and Conscience

Lisa Carlisle is in casualty after overdosing. Doone is called in when she refuses treatment and the doctors are conflicted over her motives. If the psychiatrist doesn't section her, all they can do is watch Lisa die.

Aug 16, 1999

S1E6

Episode 6 · 60m

The Undiscovered Country

The husband of a woman with motor-neurone disease doesn't want her to be resuscitated. A wife and his mistress both want to see a coma patient. Doone's father suffers a heart attack and is comatose, forcing her to make a big decision.

Aug 23, 1999

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