Also known as: Rape
Central patient case of the episode. Young woman presents to clinic for STD testing after being raped less than a week prior. Discovers she is pregnant from the assault, attempts suicide with benzodiazepines, and ultimately decides to terminate the pregnancy. House is forced to provide emotional support and help her process the trauma.
Also known as: Chlamydia
One of House's clinic patients during his mandated clinic duty tests positive for chlamydia, though most STD-testing patients that day were negative.
Also known as: Bug in ear
Male patient presents to clinic with severe ear pain, psychotic behavior, dizziness, and tachycardia. House discovers a cockroach biting inside the patient's ear canal. Team performs unnecessary workup before discovering the simple cause.
Also known as: Lung cancer
Homeless man presents with documented six-centimeter inoperable lung mass. He refuses pain management, wanting to die in suffering so someone will remember him. House eventually convinces him to accept comfort care.
Also known as: Benzo overdose
Rape victim attempts suicide by ingesting entire bottle of benzodiazepines after session with psychiatrist Dr. Stone. Requires emergency gastric lavage and resuscitation.