Virgin River Season 7 Faces Major Issues with Its Most Confusing Cliffhanger

Mel and Jack’s wedding has left fans buzzing with five shocking cliffhangers, but the strangest of them all may unravel before the premiere of Virgin River Season 7.

Here’s a brief recap of the unresolved plotlines: Lark has absconded with all of Brady’s money, despite her promises, while Mike has proposed to Brie, fully aware of her infidelity with Brady. Meanwhile, Mel faces the possibility of adopting a surrogate’s baby. Additionally, Charmaine is conspicuously absent; her nonappearance following threats from her ex, Calvin, raises questions. Lastly, Doc may be on the brink of losing the clinic that has been his life’s work for three decades.

Examining Doc’s Medical License Crisis Ahead of Virgin River Season 7

Viewers may recall that an investigation was launched against Doc by Grace Valley Hospital after he performed emergency brain surgery on a critically injured man during the dramatic events of Virgin River Season 6. This incident culminated in the shocking revelation that the hospital was considering acquiring his clinic in the season finale.

The contention revolves around the claim that Doc lacked the appropriate capacity and licensing to conduct the surgery, despite it being a desperate attempt to save Henry’s life in a secluded region of town. His “violation” of protocol led to increased scrutiny from the hospital authorities.

However, some fans are questioning the realism of this scenario. Virgin River has faced criticism for its medical accuracy in the past—remember the infamous scene with the oxygen mask applied incorrectly? Some viewers are skeptical about whether Doc’s predicament would stand up in a real-world setting.

“Is this storyline plausible?” one Reddit user posed, highlighting the investigation initiated by Dr. Hayes at Grace Valley Hospital. “Doc attempted to consult with the hospital via video but lost the connection, forcing him to perform a burr procedure in a life-or-death scenario. The patient had yet to be admitted to Grace Valley; how could they possibly claim liability for Doc’s actions in such a situation?”

Another user echoed these thoughts: “I find this quite confusing too. Many doctors, especially those running private practices, have affiliations with hospitals, which merely grants them access to hospital services and the ability to refer patients. I’m struggling to see how the hospital could revoke Doc’s license.”

“I completely agree; I doubt Doc has hospital privileges at Grace Valley, so this seems irrelevant,” a third added.

The simplest explanation for this convoluted situation is that Grace Valley may be using the investigation as a pretext for acquiring Doc’s clinic. Even lacking valid reasons, they have an official rationale for intervention.

As Hope shares in the finale, Grace Valley has reached out to inform her of their intentions, unaware of her marriage to Doc. They both resolve to fight against this, leaving uncertainty about the ramifications for Doc going forward.

Virgin River Season 6 is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

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