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Private Practice

Private PracticeABC

Season 3, Episode 5

4 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: SCT - tumor at base of fetal spine

Fetal blood supply compromiseFetal death

A large fetal tumor taking over the baby's blood supply, preventing proper development. The tumor is discovered during a consult, and despite attempted surgical intervention by Addison, the fetus cannot be saved. This drives the emotional core of the episode involving Zoe and Amelia.

Private Practice — S03E05Patient: Zoe's fetus (Amelia's biological baby)
Recurring storyline

Also known as: High blood pressure during pregnancy

Risk of eclampsiaBradycardiaSyncope

Amelia presents with high blood pressure during pregnancy and later experiences a hypertensive episode with bradycardia and near-syncope when receiving distressing news about the other baby. Her condition requires medication adjustment and stress avoidance.

Recurring storyline

Also known as: PTSD

Avoidance behaviorEmotional detachment from infant

Violet struggles with severe trauma from Katie's attack, initially refusing to testify in court due to fear of reliving the experience. The episode focuses on her journey toward confronting Katie and beginning to process her trauma, ultimately testifying and showing the first signs of reconnecting with Pete.

Private Practice — S03E05Patient: Violet Turner
Recurring storyline

Also known as: Manic depression

Psychotic episodeDelusional state when unmedicated

Katie's bipolar disorder with psychotic features is central to the trial proceedings. Violet testifies that Katie was in a delusional state during the attack, supporting an insanity defense. The episode explores whether Katie should be held criminally responsible versus receiving psychiatric treatment.

Private Practice — S03E05Patient: Katie Kent
Recurring storyline