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takes a hardline stance, pushing for criminally negligent homicide or even murder two (depraved indifference), while Jack McCoy is initially more cautious about the difficulty of proving criminal intent in a medical setting. Cast and Production

: They allowed a pharmaceutical sales representative, Glynis Ward , to operate the pump during the surgery instead of a trained nurse. "Law & Order" Harm(1999)

: It is later revealed that Rudnick was receiving kickbacks from the pharmaceutical company for promoting their equipment. takes a hardline stance, pushing for criminally negligent

: This episode is widely cited as being based on the 1997 Lisa Smart case in New York City, where a patient died after a medical equipment representative was allowed to operate an unapproved device during surgery. : This episode is widely cited as being

: A pivotal moment occurs when the prosecution successfully petitions to pierce attorney-client privilege to gain testimony from Dr. Michaels' lawyer after Michaels is found dead in an apparent suicide.

is the 16th episode of the 9th season of Law & Order , originally airing on March 3, 1999. It is notable for its exploration of medical ethics and the legal challenges of prosecuting professional negligence as a criminal act. Core Plot Summary

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