Sinala1;
You presume perfectly the A/C layout. Getoutofmygalley rules are sometimes bent in the interests of humanity. Unfortunately in this case I believe the CC were under pressure and did the best they could. Sadly in their hurry, late away despatch pressure etc they made a wrong move.
Had I been in the front seat of the AC and seen the condition of the passenger I might have refused to carry her. She was a very ill lady.
VH