Counselor Savar stepped forward towards the door.  The door chimed, and the occupant became aware of Savar’s presence.  “Come,” was the reply.
	Savar steps forward, entering the Captain’s Ready Room.  “Sir, may I have a moment of your time?”
	The Captain looks up from his Doman reports.  “What’ on your mind, Counselor?”
	“As I’m sure you’re aware of, we’re having problems with our Medical Officer.  I must admit, I’m unsure how to deal with her.”
	The Captain sighed and put down the PADD.  “I was afraid of something like this.  I had hoped to keep things in house, but apparently that is not going to be an option.  How bad is it?”
	Savar sits down across the desk from Captain Morgan.  “I‘m breaking patient confidentiality only because of the escalation of the problem... she has many severe psychological problems, as I indicated in my original report.  This recent assault on Doctor Utoo appears to be related to at least one, if not many, of her problems, the main one at this time being her anorexia.  She refuses treatment.”
	“Counselor, I appreciate that both you and Doctor Utoo wish to help Doctor Calahan as much as possible.  But her recent actions are becoming a detriment to this crew.  I want options on how to proceed.  Preferably in a way to maintain her commission.”
	“To be honest, options are few.  So far, she continues to refuse medical treatment from Doctor Utoo or myself.  Her nature of keeping to herself also makes psychological breakthrough and treatment nearly impossible.  I have not attempted to go further, into biological or bioneural methods of treatment yet, but I am hesitant to do so.”
	“To be honest, if you’re not sure you can help, we may have to turn this over to a better equipped facility.”
	“That is the other option I have considered.  I have also told Doctor Calahan of this.  Right now, I plan on accompanying her to Vulcan to visit and receive treatment from several Vulcan High Masters.”
	“Very well.  If this fails, I don’t know what we’re going to have to do.  Do what you can.  However, I want a report on my desk as to the Doctor’s ability to function as a viable member of this crew, without presenting a danger to herself or others.”  The Captain steeples his fingers.  “Keep me informed, Counselor.  And I do mean informed,” he adds with a pointed look.
	“I will keep you updated as often as possible, sir.”
	The Captain and the Counselor sit for a few minutes discussing plans and several other important items before Savar excuses himself to complete his plan.

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