The Final Diagnosis

Main Characters and Their Development

• Dr. Joe Pearson - the hospital's chief pathologist, who faces professional and personal difficulties. His methods are outdated, and he must fight for his place in the hospital when a new, more modern doctor arrives.
• Dr. David Coleman - a young and ambitious doctor who comes to the hospital with the aim of modernizing the pathology department. He encounters resistance from the senior staff but gradually earns their respect through his knowledge and professionalism.
• Dr. John Alexander - the hospital's chief surgeon, who supports Dr. Pearson but also sees the need for change. His role is to find a balance between old and new approaches in medicine.
• Mrs. Virginia Prescott - a nurse who has worked at the hospital for many years and witnesses all the changes. She supports Dr. Pearson but also understands the importance of new methods and technologies.