“Not independently while these conditions are active.

The review will address any change.”

She nodded.

She did not ask me afterward if I thought the worker might permit a little exception.

She put the updated sheet in the folder and checked what time we needed to be at the medical appointment.

Mia’s follow-up had its own questions: pain, movement, recovery, and the care instructions appropriate to her.

The clinical team assessed those instead of letting a meeting about contact replace medical attention.