The hospital director was momentarily unsure how to respond. After a brief pause, he cautiously replied, "Mr. Clark, Mr. Smith's condition has been unstable in recent years, and considering Professor Brown's relationship with the Smith family, this matter might not be easy to handle."

Currently, Barrett's health fluctuates, his disregard for his own well-being evident.

On the other hand, Mr. Smith is contemplating assigning him another attending physician, earnestly seeking solutions.

Proposing to transfer Professor Brown, the foremost authority by Barrett's side, to another patient at this juncture is unlikely to gain Mr. Smith's approval.

Ryan persisted, his mood souring, "Barrett's poor health is his own doing. Injecting in the...