Also known as: Breathing failure
Betty is an elderly patient who has been admitted 19 times and now faces end-stage respiratory failure requiring a decision about mechanical ventilation versus comfort care. Her condition drives the main ethical storyline about end-of-life decisions.
Also known as: Alzheimer's disease
Betty is described as 'getting a little forgetful' and doesn't recognize Dr. Dorian despite 19 previous admissions. Her cognitive decline contributes to the complexity of her end-of-life care decisions.
Also known as: Fainting
Betty presents to the hospital after fainting at home. Jake mentions 'vaso-vagal syncope is mediated by the autonomic nervous system' when trying to sound intelligent. This is the precipitating event that brings Betty to the hospital.
Also known as: Skin infection
A patient case being managed by Turner and Hooch where antibiotics are not working as expected for what appears to be simple cellulitis, creating a medical mystery subplot.
Also known as: Crack cocaine during pregnancy
Dr. Kelso mentions a woman who is six months pregnant and refuses to stop using cocaine, cited as an example of the lack of humanity he sees in the hospital.