Complainant: He admitted my son and declined to take a call in the night when my son’s condition became life-threatening.

Doctor: There were other doctors on duty to take care of the patient.

Judge: You are free to select your patient but after taken charge you need to be present to any emergency belong to the case.

Lesson: The patient has the right to expect steadiness of care. Regulation 2.4, MCI Code of Ethics Regulations 2002.