Gye Su-jeong faces contract termination following unauthorized emergency surgery

The hospital has dismissed Director Bu Seung-o and terminated Gye Su-jeong's contract after the medical team performed an unapproved surgery to save Lee Yeon-a. While the patient's guardian announced legal action against the foundation, Gye Su-jeong vowed to continue exposing hospital irregularities.

Medical staff who made choices that bypassed the ethical regulations of the hospital and foundation to save a patient's life have finally faced heavy consequences. In the SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X," the hospital's disciplinary results were revealed for Gye Su-jeong and the medical team who proceeded with a high-difficulty surgery before receiving IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval.

Unauthorized surgery results in contract termination and suspensions

The medical team, who performed an emergency surgery using an unapproved method to save the patient Lee Yeon-a, received various punishments through the hospital's disciplinary meeting. The hospital cited that the surgery was carried out recklessly despite being aware of its risks. As a result of the meeting, the hospital decided to dismiss Director Bu Seung-o from his position and issue a series of suspensions to the participating medical staff: Professor Jo Won-jin (3-month suspension), Professor Do Hyeon-sik (2-month suspension), Teacher Park Tae-gyeong (2-month suspension), Professor Kim Seong-jin (1-month suspension), and Professor Bae Yeon-gong (1-month suspension). Notably, a decision was made to terminate the contract of Gye Su-jeong, who led the surgery.

Immediately following the disciplinary decision, the patient's guardian strongly protested, announcing legal action against the hospital and the foundation. While expressing gratitude to the medical staff for saving the patient, the guardian stated intentions to sue both the main hospital and the entire foundation. This move was based on the judgment that the hospital was attempting to evade responsibility by sending the medical staff to a branch hospital.

"Throwing it to leave a trace of a broken egg"... Gye Su-jeong's declaration of war

Despite the crisis of disciplinary action and lawsuits, Gye Su-jeong maintained an unwavering attitude. When the guardian mentioned filing a lawsuit against the hospital and the foundation, Gye Su-jeong noted that the litigation might be disadvantageous to the patient's side but did not back down. "I am not trying to hit a rock with scissors. I am throwing it so that a trace of a broken egg remains," Gye Su-jeong said, adding that as time passes, a foul smell will be emitted and the traces will continue to stick. This statement reveals a will to struggle to expose the hospital's irregularities.

Gye Su-jeong's attitude extended to her colleagues. The medical staff who participated in the surgery expressed their gratitude, stating that Gye Su-jeong protected them. In particular, Gye Su-jeong left a message saying, "I never fail," refusing to bend her convictions as a medical professional even in a situation where she is leaving the hospital due to disciplinary action.

Surgery begins again: "The guardian and the surgeon are all here"

Even though she is in a situation where she must leave the hospital due to the disciplinary action, Gye Su-jeong's actions did not stop. Preparing for surgery once again, Gye Su-jeong explained the reason why the surgery must be conducted here. Despite the difficulty in moving, she emphasized that the guardian and the people the guardian wants to entrust with the surgery are all at this hospital.

The guardian pointed to Professor Jo Won-jin and designated Gye Su-jeong, who performed the first transplant, as the surgeon, once again showing trust in the medical staff's skills. The scene demonstrates that the results of disciplinary action and contract termination cannot prevent the medical staff from their activities.

Source: SBS (YouTube)