The seventh episode of the TBS Sunday Theatre drama " The 19th medical record " (Sundays at 9pm), starring Jun Matsumoto , will be broadcast on August 31st.
In the previous episode, Takino (Koshiba Fuka) was in charge of Handa Tatsu (Ishibashi Renji), who had been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, at the direction of Tokushige ( Fuka Koshiba). This was Takino's first experience with end-of-life care.
Takino hears from the carpenter, Tatsu, about the house he built and how he met his wife. Tatsu even says, "You and I are best friends."
Takino says he wants to do everything he can for Tatsu. Tokushige says to him, "That must be tough."
Takino said, "All of Tatsu's stories were so sparkling. It felt like I was able to enter that world too. It's painful because I've always wanted to talk to my patients like this." She shed tears and said, "I know I should never say this, but I'm sad. I want to cure them. That's why I became a doctor."
In episode 7, Tokushige takes a summer vacation and visits his mentor, Akaike (Min Tanaka), at his clinic on a remote island. For Tokushige, the island was like the starting point of his career as a general practitioner.
Tokushige and Akaike spend their time together harmoniously, exchanging jokes and working in the fields. However, Tokushige begins to feel a small sense of discomfort that he senses from Akaike's casual actions and words.
Takino, who was left in charge of the hospital, is asked by Kojiro (Mackenyu), a surgeon, to help treat a patient who is anxious about surgery.
While Takino struggles, Togo (Ikeda Narushi), who prioritizes profits, gains momentum in the run-up to the election for the next hospital director, and tension begins to hang over the hospital.
The story moves to the final chapter. Tokushige's past, the encounter and bond between master and disciple are revealed. And what lie has the master been hiding?
Based on the manga "The 19th medical record: Akira Tokushige's Medical Interview" (Core Mix) by Katsuhito Fujiya, the story depicts a general practitioner who lends a helping hand to patients' lifestyles. The screenplay is by Aya Tsubota.
