A Boston pathologist races to clear a colleague accused after a fatal operation, in a tense medical mystery probing 1960s abortion ethics.
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A Boston pathologist races to clear a colleague accused after a fatal operation, in a tense medical mystery probing 1960s abortion ethics.
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A Case of Need is a medical thriller/mystery novel written by Michael Crichton, his fourth novel and the only under the pseudonym Jeffery Hudson. It was first published in 1968 by The World Publishing Company (New York) and won an Edgar Award in 1969.[1]
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Sexual content
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Brief sexual references tied to cases; little to no on-page intimacy
Violence & gore
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Blood, medical deaths, injury detail; gang violence and violent climax
Profanity
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Strong language and racial slurs in period hospital and street dialogue
Substance use
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Recurring drug abuse and addiction elements in the medical milieu
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Passing faith-related arguments within abortion ethics discussion
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or fantasy elements present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonic content present
Political content
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Central debate on abortion law, medical ethics, and 1960s social attitudes
Self-harm / suicide
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On-page suicide attempt involving a secondary character
Abuse & suffering
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Racism, sexism, and hate-related cruelty in hospital and social settings
Other
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