When nurse Clare Morgan treated Walter Briggs, a homeless veteran with a serious leg infection, she faced an impossible choice: follow hospital policy or save a life. Riverside General Hospital’s administration initially prioritized bureaucracy over compassion, suspending Clare for “unauthorized treatment.” But her quiet, ethical stand sparked outrage online, drawing attention to systemic failures that left vulnerable populations—especially veterans—without urgent care. Clare’s dedication highlighted the gap between medical ethics and institutional rules, showing that patient welfare must come before paperwork.
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