'I hear no respect in your tone.'
that carries the greatest impact but their latest episode proves that the show can carry some serious weight even if all eyes remain dry.
That sounds like a nurse anyone would be proud to have by their side but instead of feeling reassured by this knowledge, Walsh is slighted. This witch hunt is not provoked by any carelessness or malpractice on her part. In fact, it is no accident that in this episode in particular she performs her duties exceptionally well in the face of disrespect and implied ageism.Her pregnant patient takes every opportunity to insult her, which begins with her expressing a preference for the 'pretty blonde nurse'.
Nevertheless she is hauled in for questioning and there she must defend herself to a board made up entirely of senior men, including Dr Walsh. Too often Sister Monica Joan is patronised and spoken down to as a relic – someone who should be respected and handled carefully but who doesn't quite fit in with the times.
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