Caleb, meanwhile, is recovering in hospital. Healing after the double-whammy of being stabbed and having his kidney stolen, he\u2019s in a weakened condition. Meanwhile, scheming Joe<\/a> is already plotting his next move. Covering up his involvement, he secured the man who stabbed Caleb an escape from the country. And, worried about his own part in the plot, Doctor Crowley is keen to move on too.<\/p>\n However, there\u2019s little chance of anyone forgetting about Joe\u2019s kidney theft anytime soon. The story has widely been decreed as one of the soap\u2019s silliest to date. Fans have pointed out a myriad of plot holes and contrivances amid Joe\u2019s confusing scheme.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, charities have also called out the soap\u2019s \u2018recklessness\u2019 in their portrayal of the story. And now, following Kidney Research UK\u2019s criticism<\/a>, a medical expert and a kidney donor have explained what the soap should have done.<\/p> Responding to the story, Professor Simon Davies, a kidney doctor and trustee at Kidney Research UK said : \u201cIn normal circumstances, the donor and recipient will be moved to intensive care after the operation for a brief period to monitor their initial recovery.\u201d<\/p>![\"Doctor](\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Doctor-Crowley-Emmerdale-1024x535.jpg\")
Medical expert responds to Joe Tate kidney storyline on Emmerdale<\/h2>\n