Also known as: Baby stuck during delivery
During delivery, the baby's shoulder becomes stuck on the pubic bone, requiring emergency intervention to push the baby back in and perform a C-section to prevent oxygen deprivation.
Also known as: Hiatal hernia
The newborn has a birth defect where abdominal organs push into the chest cavity, causing severe breathing difficulty. Addison performs complex surgery with muscle transfer and nerve implant for a permanent solution rather than a temporary fix.
Also known as: Pancreatic tumor
Stage 4-B pancreatic cancer patient who is a retired radiologist. Chemotherapy has failed and he has 3-4 weeks to live. The episode centers on his request for assisted suicide and the ethical debate among the doctors, culminating in his death.
Also known as: Fear of public places
Patient with severe agoraphobia who hasn't left her house in years since her husband left. She struggles to attend her daughter's wedding, eventually succeeding with Violet's therapeutic support including exposure therapy and cognitive techniques.
Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy
Violet reveals to Cooper that she is pregnant and does not know who the father is. This revelation represents a major character development and source of anxiety for her throughout the episode.