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ous surgeon Dr. Williams Benson, a man well known for his precision and f

d the boardroom, ready to sell the advantages of a brand-new community outrea

ed that this program would boost patient outcomes and the hospital's image. To Williams, the idea of music ther

o be a time waster and a di

es narrowed, displeased. He looked surprised. "My speciality lies in surgery, not... amusement," he sai

the project and insisted that music therapy was a valid, research-backed approach

ensing his opposition to the whole idea, the chairman stepped in and clarified that Williams' participation was important for the patients as well as the hospital's repu

been decided. He could decline, but that would just lead to needless tension with the board.

Stephanie Ridge, the musician who would conduct the therapy

nt for the hospital. He thinks that the skill and expertise needed for surgery cannot be replaced by music therap

ms is reluctant, but he knows he will see through the project to completion. Step

ing it. He feared that this unexpected collaboration could threaten not only his career but also the wall of control he