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Synopsis

Life Support is a 1999 British medical drama series aired across six episodes on BBC Scotland. Katherine Doone works as a clinical ethicist at Glasgow's Caledonian hospital. Her job is to make the big decisions about what's best for the patient's long-term treatment.

Episodes

Series 1

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1. Where Angels Fear to TreadNow viewing1999-07-191hNurse Elaine's boyfriend Billy attempts suicide and left totally paralysed. He's diagnosed a quadriplegic. His mother and girlfriend both believe they know best. Doone is called has to make a final clinical decision.
2. Trust1999-07-261hDr Scott wants to give 11-year-old Craig a second bone marrow operation in eighteen months. Unfortunately, there's only has a ten percent chance of survival but his parents want it. Doone asks the boy for his input, which puts her up against both doctors and family.
3. The Price of Love1999-08-021hNurse Elaine's murder trial begins; Doone is a prosecution witness while her father represents Elaine. Lawyer Claire Matheson is determined to have a natural birth but when the baby is breached, the priority changes.
4. Playing God1999-08-091hNurse Crick seeks Doone's help on Hector Beardsmore. Dr Giordano is giving him painful treatment while his two sons argue; surgeon Mr Alexander's drinking is causing a rise in deaths; and Dr Rankin makes waves and the hospital covers it up.
5. Soul and Conscience1999-08-161hLisa Carlisle is in casualty after overdosing. Doone is called in when she refuses treatment and the doctors are conflicted over her motives. If the psychiatrist doesn't section her, all they can do is watch Lisa die.
6. The Undiscovered Country1999-08-231hThe husband of a woman with motor-neurone disease doesn't want her to be resuscitated. A wife and his mistress both want to see a coma patient. Doone's father suffers a heart attack and is comatose, forcing her to make a big decision.

Cast

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Aisling O'Sullivan
Dr Katherine Doone
Art Malik
Dr Kamran Blake
Richard Wilson
John Doone
Gilbert Martin
James McConnell
Julie Graham
Alison McIntyre
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Edith MacArthur
Joan Andrews

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How many seasons does Life Support have?

Life Support has 1 season and 6 episodes.

When did Life Support first air?

Life Support first aired in 1999.

Is Life Support still running?

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What genre is Life Support?

Life Support is classified as Drama.