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Originally Posted by Textcritic
But they cannot just make these decisions for him. Doctors have protocols they must adhere to; sets of criteria to be followed, and if a player meets the set criteria for clearance to play, a doctor cannot simply choose to veto them. This is where players need to accept the responsibility for their own health. It is something that everyone has to do. So, while doctors may clear Ferland for play because they don't really have much of a choice but to do so, I am also certain that they are also doing their utmost to make him aware of the dangers that come with that decision. In the end, it is up to Ferland to make the right decision for himself and his family.
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Doctors make judgement calls all the time. There isn't a magic chart that says you fall on this side or that side. If you can't make it through more than a few games without it recurring, I'd question if you are healthy enough to play.