Doc Martin2004

[Sandra Mylow has been handing out herbal remedies without even seeing her patients]

Dr. Martin Ellingham:
These can contain high levels of mercury, which given to somebody already suffering from a degree of psychosis, the effects can be catastrophic.

Sandra Mylow:
I didn't realise she was that ill.

Dr. Martin Ellingham:
Hadn't it struck you when she visited your clinic?

Sandra Mylow:
She seemed fine.

Dr. Martin Ellingham:
She didn't seem anything. You've never met her. Doreen Flint left this area eight years ago.

Sandra Mylow:
I saw her husband.

Dr. Martin Ellingham:
Right. Who for the last eight years has been under the delusion that he is both Victor and Doreen Flint in one body.

Sandra Mylow:
[gobsmacked] Oh.

Dr. Martin Ellingham:
There is a reason why we insist on seeing patients before prescribing a course of treatment. It's called "good practice".

Sandra Mylow:
People feel comfortable when they come and see me, which is more than I can say for you.

Dr. Martin Ellingham:
The minute I start handing out treatments left right and centre to people I've never met, please feel free to call me a stupid arrogant unqualified charlatan!