My Surgeon Husband Worked Five Floors Below Me While I Fought Sepsis for 30 Days—When He Said, “I Was Too Busy,” I Put My Wedding Ring on the Hospital Report He Never Knew I Had

Apparently she asked:

“Would you like us to contact your spouse?”

According to the note:

Patient requested spouse be updated regarding ICU transfer and septic complications.

Below it:

Dr. Marcus Hayes contacted at 14:42. Informed of patient status. Dr. Hayes acknowledged update.

Then another line:

Family-emergency exemption pathway discussed because spouse is participant in restricted transplant program. Dr. Hayes stated he would manage directly with program leadership if needed.