Also known as: Alzheimer's disease
Elderly patient with dementia who can only say one word ('pickles'), repeatedly bounced between nursing home and hospital for fever management. Used to illustrate the revolving door of geriatric care and J.D.'s cynical attitude.
Mr. Bober's recurrent fevers above 100°F requiring repeated hospital admissions, managed symptomatically by getting temperature below 100 before discharge back to nursing home.
Also known as: Manic depression
Referenced in Turk's story about his family's dysfunctional Thanksgiving, where his bipolar aunt tried to put her head in the oven instead of turning it off.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Dr. Cox mentions having to treat a drug addict patient who promises things will be different and tries to steal his watch, illustrating the frustrating aspects of patient care.