Also known as: Alzheimer's disease
A transgender woman with advanced dementia who no longer recognizes her own reflection and is suffering from neglect in a state care facility. The episode centers on discovering her identity and finding appropriate care.
Also known as: Eviscerated lung
A motorcycle accident victim whose lung herniated through his chest wall after multiple rib fractures. Required complex dual cardiac and pulmonary surgery with a thoracoscopic approach.
Also known as: Weakened heart muscle
Underlying heart condition discovered during treatment for traumatic lung herniation, requiring simultaneous cardiac and pulmonary repair.
Also known as: Tubal pregnancy
A young woman presents with back pain and is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy resulting from sexual assault. The episode explores the emotional trauma surrounding the assault and her fiancé's problematic response.
Also known as: Kidney bleeding
A man presents with respiratory distress after a bar fight. He has a slow bleed from his kidney into the perinephric space requiring emergency surgery and nephrectomy. Central to the episode as Dr. Ripley reveals he caused the injury.
Also known as: PTSD
Jackie's PTSD from working in the burn unit is central to her custody hearing. Dr. Charles testifies about her psychiatric hold and subsequent recovery through intensive therapy.