Also known as: IPF
Toy inventor with chronic idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis presents with acute respiratory distress, chest pain, and fever during a toy convention. Develops pleural effusion requiring emergency thoracentesis performed by Dr. Cooper after conflict with patient's traveling physician.
Also known as: Brain attack
Obese patient presents with arm numbness and inability to smile, diagnosed with stroke requiring urgent CT scan to determine if ischemic or hemorrhagic. Patient requires transfer to another hospital due to size limitations of All Saints' CT scanner.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Jackie's ongoing addiction storyline intensifies as her sponsor confronts her about relapse, she experiences severe cravings, obtains Suboxone from Eddie to manage withdrawal symptoms, and ultimately takes seven pills from her daughter's stash, ending the episode asking Frank for help.