The Doctor's Blessing by Patricia Davids

Author:Patricia Davids [Davids, Patricia]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Romance, General, Religious
ISBN: 9781426864988
Google: ORJ4ROBrv24C
Amazon: B003U89RVC
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Published: 2010-07-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Phillip knew Amber was right. Harold needed to start looking for a partner or someone to replace him. Since their last conversation on the subject ended with Phillip accidentally running Harold down with his car, he wasn’t eager to broach that subject again. His relationship with his grandfather was tenuous at best. It might not survive many more blowups. And he wanted it to survive.

Amber said, “If you are going to be seeing my patients, you need to get up to speed on their cases. I’ll get their files for you.”

He hated giving in on this. He’d hate himself more if Harold had a serious setback following his angry outburst tonight. It had never been Phillip’s intention to ruin Harold’s health, his business or his standing in the Amish community. Yet in the past month he had accomplished just that.

Coming out of her office, Amber handed Phillip a heavy box. “If you look at my outcomes, you’ll see how safe giving birth at home is for low-risk pregnancies.”

He shook his head. The woman did not give up. “You’ve won. What more do you want? Is that everything?” He gestured toward the box.

“Yes, even those patients I sent to the hospital because of complications. What I want is for you to accept what I do. Wait a minute. Before you leave, let me get a few other things for you.”

She sat down at her desk and booted up her computer. A few minutes of searching gave her a dozen articles in favor of home deliveries with qualified nurse-midwives in attendance. Handing them to him, she said, “If you won’t believe me, maybe you’ll believe the data from other experts in the field. Say you’ll at least read these.”

He looked at the loaded box he held. “Sure, in my spare time.”

“It won’t be that bad. I’ve put the charts of the women who are due first on the top.”

“Good. So, how do we get the word out?”

“It won’t take long. I’ll make a few calls.”

He cocked his head to the side. “I thought you said they don’t use phones.”

“No, but the businesses they use do. We can start by putting a notice in the paper and notes up at the grocery and feed stores.”

“I can see the headlines tomorrow. Dr. Phillip White Crumples Under Pressure.”

Her gaze turned sympathetic. “I realize you’re doing this only because Harold insisted, but I do want to thank you.”

It was hard to resist her when she was being nice. “I’ll admit I’ve been curious about how you handle the whole thing at someone’s home.”

“I’m sure your questions will be answered within a few days. I have women due the end of this week and two due the following week.”

He patted the top of the box she’d given him. “Then I’d better get my homework done.”

“If you have any questions I’ll be happy to answer them. I plan to make this very easy on you.” They walked together to her front door.

“Why, after the grief I’ve given you so far?”

“Because I believe in what I do, and I want you to feel the same way.

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