# Class and Professional Hierarchy in The Patient in Room 18

> Theme guide for The Patient in Room 18 by Mignon G. Eberhart.

The book highlights the rigid social and professional structures within the hospital, contrasting the authority of doctors like Letheny and Balman with the subordinate yet perceptive nurses, and the wealthy patients like Mr. Gastin who wield influence even in illness.

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