Doctor in the House

If You Can Help Somebody ... Don't! (2x8)

Air date: May 29, 1970

Mrs Brown is a hypocondriac taking up bedspace in the ward. Matron & Prof.Loftus know her history & want her out.! Mike is sympathetic & offers to visit her at home later. She told Mike she was alone, but he soon realises that not only does she have a daughter,several cats & friends to keep her company he finds out she's done this before. Mike tells her daughter Marjorie she's not as helpless as he thought & leaves. Later, the boys tell Mike, ""If you can help somebody...Don't."" contributor: TimBo