Also known as: Parkinson's
Hamilton's Parkinson's disease is referenced in the context of writing up the FDA report for the experimental surgery. The team discusses how his pre-existing condition led to a bowel obstruction that complicated the surgery and nearly derailed the entire procedure.
Also known as: Blocked intestine
Hamilton developed a bowel obstruction during or before his experimental Parkinson's surgery. The team debates in their FDA report whether he intentionally hid this complication and how to frame the responsibility for this near-catastrophic surgical complication.
Also known as: Severe flu
Maggie is suffering from the flu while babysitting Meredith's children, experiencing sinus congestion and fatigue. She takes flu medication but struggles to care for the kids while ill.
Also known as: Cut
Bailey gets a cut on his head after Ellis pushes him into the fireplace during a fight over a toy bear. Winston treats it as a teaching moment, playing 'emergency room' with the kids and cleaning and dressing the wound.
Also known as: Early-onset Alzheimer's
Ellis Grey's Alzheimer's disease is shown in flashback scenes where she struggles to recognize Maggie and experiences confusion. Winston also speculates that Nick's motivation for the Parkinson's project may be driven by a desire to cure Alzheimer's, connecting to Ellis's history with the disease.