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Set in a vast deep-space hospital on the Galactic Rim, this story explores the challenges faced by a diverse medical staff as they cater to an ever-growing array of alien patients. With 384 levels and a multitude of personnel, the hospital grapples with unique medical cases, including sentient viruses and interspecies romances. The narrative highlights the complexities and unpredictability of treating unknown alien species, particularly when they unexpectedly arrive in the Emergency Room, pushing the boundaries of medical science and intergalactic relations.
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Beginning Operations, James White
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Beginning Operations
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James White
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 512
- ISBN13
- 9780312875442
- Category
- Sci-fi and Fantasy
- Description
- Set in a vast deep-space hospital on the Galactic Rim, this story explores the challenges faced by a diverse medical staff as they cater to an ever-growing array of alien patients. With 384 levels and a multitude of personnel, the hospital grapples with unique medical cases, including sentient viruses and interspecies romances. The narrative highlights the complexities and unpredictability of treating unknown alien species, particularly when they unexpectedly arrive in the Emergency Room, pushing the boundaries of medical science and intergalactic relations.