Also known as: Rape
Charlotte struggles with the aftermath of being raped, refusing to cooperate with police or do a rape kit. The episode centers on her internal conflict about identifying her attacker in a lineup, with Cooper and others trying to support her recovery. She eventually identifies her attacker at the end.
Also known as: Seizure disorder
Sharon has had epilepsy for seven years following a car accident. She experiences frequent, severe seizures requiring her teenage daughter Julie to manage her care. Amelia offers a new surgical procedure to ablate the scarring causing seizures, but warns of risks including paralysis, aphasia, and blindness. After Julie advocates for the surgery, Sharon agrees.
Also known as: Heart failure
Pete's mother, incarcerated for manslaughter, has serious heart disease and is dying in prison. Pete's brother Adam asks him to help get her a humanitarian release. Pete initially considers fabricating a diagnosis of recurrent ventricular fibrillation to secure her release but ultimately refuses to lie.
Also known as: COPD
Pete's mother has mild COPD from long-term smoking, contributing to her overall poor health while incarcerated.
Also known as: Coronary artery disease
Pete notes evidence of atherosclerotic heart disease in his mother's chart, standard for a long-term smoker her age.