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Season 3, Episode 7

4 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Insecticide poisoning

Ms Tracy is found unconscious by her landlord and admitted with organophosphates in her system. The doctors eventually realize she intentionally poisoned herself due to depression after her engagement ended and financial struggles, making it a suicide attempt.

Scrubs — S03E07Patient: Ms Tracy (Jill Tracy)

Also known as: Suicide attempt

Ms Tracy's underlying suicidal ideation drives her organophosphate poisoning. The doctors realize she was crying out for help when she mentioned her rough couple of months, broken engagement, and financial troubles, but they initially missed these warning signs.

Scrubs — S03E07Patient: Ms Tracy (Jill Tracy)

Also known as: Bad reaction to sleeping medication

An elderly patient has an adverse reaction to benzodiazepines prescribed for sleep. This creates conflict between Elliot and Carla about medical decision-making and hierarchy, as Carla suggested the Benzo despite Elliot's concerns about elderly patients' reactions.

Scrubs — S03E07Patient: Mrs Koenings

Also known as: Perforated eardrum

Dr. Kelso ruptures both eardrums after using a cheap discount stethoscope, causing temporary deafness. This creates a comedic subplot where staff can insult him to his face while smiling.

Scrubs — S03E07Patient: Dr. Kelso