Also known as: GSW to abdomen
Young boy shot accidentally during play. Dr. Scott provides emergency field care to prevent exsanguination before transport. Requires emergency surgery to repair internal injuries.
Also known as: Large thyroid mass
Woman presents with large neck mass that has been growing since COVID. The benign tumor extends into upper chest and envelops major blood vessels. Patient delays necessary surgery due to psychological avoidance until she coughs up blood. Central plot explores her inability to think about her future.
Also known as: Brain tumor
Hospital donor presents with wife for her injury but exhibits inappropriate sexual behavior toward Dr. Hammer. Investigation reveals his personality change, loss of smell, and poor balance are due to a brain tumor causing profound disinhibition effects.
Also known as: Lupus flare with brain inflammation
Woman struck by car she didn't see runs Lupus advocacy website. Initially appears to be faking active disease for donations, but testing reveals her Lupus has actually relapsed and is now attacking her brain, causing vision loss and neurological symptoms.
Also known as: Sprained ankle
Woman presents after fall at home. X-ray confirms sprain rather than fracture. Her case brings her husband Jim to the hospital where his brain tumor is discovered.
Also known as: Bruised elbow
Pedestrian struck by car at low speed with pain confined to left elbow. X-ray negative. Serves as entry point for discovering her Lupus relapse.