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Private Practice

Private PracticeABC

Season 5, Episode 17

6 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Splenic injurysupporting

Also known as: Ruptured spleen

Delayed hemorrhageHemorrhagic shock

Scott, a paramedic, suffers a delayed splenic rupture after being beaten during a domestic violence call. He requires emergency surgery to remove his spleen after collapsing from internal bleeding.

Also known as: Dislocated shoulder

Scott presents with a dislocated shoulder from the assault, which Pete and Violet reduce using the Kocher maneuver before discovering his more serious internal injuries.

Also known as: Head laceration

Scott sustained kicks to the head during the assault, requiring a brain CT scan to evaluate for intracranial injury.

Also known as: Manic depression

Medication non-complianceSuicidal ideationSelf-harm

Corinne, Sam's sister, struggles with severe bipolar disorder requiring constant supervision and medication management. The episode depicts her deterioration at home, leading Sam to make the difficult decision to place her in a psychiatric facility for proper care.

Recurring storyline

Also known as: GBM, terminal brain cancer

Metastatic diseaseGastrointestinal bleedingSpinal cord compressionImpending paralysis

Erica's glioblastoma has metastasized to her liver, GI tract, and spine, causing abdominal pain, hematemesis, and impending paralysis. She has approximately one week to live and chooses to say goodbye to Mason rather than let him watch her decline.

Recurring storyline
Pregnancysupporting

Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy

Potential fetal drug exposureDelayed prenatal care

Amelia reveals she is pregnant with Ryan's baby, conceived while both were using drugs. She struggles with the decision but ultimately chooses to keep the baby, though she fears potential complications from drug exposure and delays seeking prenatal care.

Recurring storyline