Also known as: Food poisoning
Clara, a boating accident survivor, develops a waterborne intestinal infection that forms an abscess requiring emergency surgery. She initially refuses surgery due to fear and depression from her traumatic experience.
Andy presents with excruciating, undiagnosed pain that has stumped multiple doctors. After extensive testing including a 3D MRI and CT myelogram, Derek Shepherd discovers his spinal cord is tethered to his tailbone, causing pain when he grows. The condition is corrected with microsurgery.
Also known as: Depression
Clara exhibits severe depression following her near-drowning accident, requiring 24-hour suicide watch and initially refusing life-saving surgery. She eventually requires psychiatric intervention and commitment consideration.
Also known as: Skin cancer that has spread
Izzie continues IL-2 treatment for her metastatic melanoma. Her metastases have shrunk significantly with no new ones, representing major progress, though she continues to live with active cancer requiring ongoing monitoring.
Also known as: PTSD
Owen continues therapy with Dr. Wyatt for his war-related PTSD following an incident where he choked Cristina in his sleep. The episode focuses on his need to openly discuss his trauma to heal.
Also known as: Sprained ankle
Richard sustains an ankle sprain and laceration after running a red light while distracted, requiring sutures and evaluation in the emergency department.
Also known as: Grieving
Amanda, the bus accident victim George saved, exhibits pathological grief and inability to function following George's death. She sits outside the hospital daily, unable to move forward with her life despite having survived.