Chapter 1

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!"

"Angel in white? I see a greedy, corrupt opportunist! If my child suffers brain damage, can you pay for that?!"

The video quickly ignited public outrage, and #MostImmoralPediatrician trended nationwide.

I was doxxed and bombarded with online harassment. I even received a cursed package filled with blood-stained voodoo dolls and threatening letters.

Meanwhile, Eleanor Vance, crying in her live stream about her child’s persistent high fever, received countless donations.

Desperate to help, I ignored the insults. After donating a huge sum, I successfully connected with her via video call:

"Ms. Vance, your child is this sick; you must take her to the hospital immediately for a blood test, then we can prescribe the right medication…"

But she suddenly knelt down:

"My daughter has a bleeding disorder and anemia. How can she withstand having so much blood drawn at once? Isn't that going to kill her?!"

"I just want her to get well. Why is it so hard?!"