The Boy Who Died of Fever – And the Doctor Who Defied the Internet

My patient had a fever of 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit, and because I refused to prescribe fever reducers without a blood test, her mother later live-streamed a furious attack against me online.

"Look at this heartless doctor, everyone! My child had a scorching 105.8-degree fever, and she insisted we get a blood test and wait for the results, stubbornly refusing to give her a fever reducer for an emergency!"

"Healthcare is such a mess these days; it's impossible to get affordable care, and it's all because of doctors like you who order excessive tests!"