Also known as: HELLP syndrome
A pregnant incarcerated woman at 32 weeks gestation develops HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets) with severe features including maternal seizures and dangerously high blood pressure. She initially refuses emergency delivery due to fear of losing her baby to foster care, creating the episode's central ethical and medical crisis. Max arranges for her to keep the baby with her in prison through a new Kangaroo Care program.
Also known as: Walking corpse syndrome
A man found digging a grave naked believes he is dead and invisible, suffering from rare Cotard's syndrome. He has injected embalming fluid and cannot feel his arms. An MRI reveals a brain tumor causing the delusions and neurological symptoms. The tumor is treatable with steroids and his delusions are expected to resolve.
Also known as: Brain cancer
MRI reveals a brain tumor causing pressure that results in delusions (Cotard's syndrome), out-of-body feelings, and numbness in the extremities. The tumor is deemed treatable with steroids to relieve pressure.
Also known as: Terminal cancer
Max's cancer diagnosis continues to be hidden from his wife Georgia, who is on bed rest. He commits to Dr. Sharpe as his oncologist with three weeks before beginning chemo and radiation treatment, knowing he needs to tell Georgia soon.
Also known as: Bed rest pregnancy
Max's wife Georgia is on bed rest due to pregnancy complications and is initially discharged to stay with her parents in Connecticut. Max convinces her to return home so he can care for her and be present when their daughter Luna is born.
Also known as: Heart attack
Deceased husband of Mrs. Ryland who had his life saved at New Amsterdam during a heart attack but later died from a subsequent heart attack. His medical history drives the subplot about the $10 million donation.