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Private Practice

Private PracticeABC

Season 3, Episode 12

4 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Bone infection

Sepsis riskNeurotoxicity from antibiotic treatmentPotential loss of limb

Colin, a veteran with an experimental prosthetic arm attached via osseous integration bolt, develops a severe bone infection at the implant site. The episode focuses on the conflict between removing the bolt (losing the prosthetic function) versus aggressive antibiotic treatment with dangerous side effects, as Colin wants to keep his arm to dance at his wedding.

Prolonged laborsupporting

Also known as: Stalled labor

Maternal exhaustionPotential need for cesarean section

Lynn has been in labor for two days with her water broken, committed to natural childbirth without medical intervention. She eventually progresses through labor with coaching and successfully delivers without medication or surgery.

Private Practice — S03E12Patient: Lynn McDonald

Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy

Teen pregnancyFamily crisisConsideration of abortion

Maya, Sam and Naomi's 15-year-old daughter, reveals she is pregnant. The episode centers on Naomi's crisis as she initially tries to force Maya to have an abortion despite her own anti-abortion beliefs, but Maya ultimately decides to continue the pregnancy.

Private Practice — S03E12Patient: Maya Bennett

Also known as: UTI

Brief mention of a 7-year-old pediatric patient with a urinary tract infection being seen at the practice.