The last of five stories based on true cases, in which lawyer Ian Kennedy explores the ethical dilemmas that confront doctors. Buying Time
Edna Bryant is rapidly becoming lame because of severe arthritis in her hips. She is an ideal case for surgery, but in her area the NHS waiting list for a hip replacement is three years. But if she had E2,500 she could have the operation within weeks. What can the consultant do to help?
Edna Bryant ............ Liz SMITH Film editor LARRY TOFT
Film director LAN DUNCAN
Producer DEBORAH CADBURY Executive producer DAVID PATERSON