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As far as the doctor is concerned, it's a grave situation (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tomb

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'a grave situation' is the definition.
(where a grave may be situated)

'as far as the doctor' is the wordplay.
'as far as' becomes 'to'.
'the doctor' becomes 'mb' (Bachelor of Medicine, Medicinae Baccalaureus).
'to'+'mb'='TOMB'

'is concerned it's' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for tomb that I've seen before include "Burial-vault" , "Mausoleum" , "Catacomb" , "remains here" , "grave situation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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