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Season 6, Episode 5

4 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: HOCM

Mr. Sandville is a patient with HOCM being managed with beta-blockers. Elliot and Dr. Cox conflict over his treatment, with Cox criticizing Elliot for changing orders and going against her treatment plan.

Scrubs — S06E05Patient: Mr. Sandville

Also known as: Baby blues (severe form)

Carla experiences postpartum depression after bringing baby Isabella home, struggling with feelings of inadequacy as a mother and wanting to harm the baby. She initially denies it as just 'the weepies' but eventually accepts help and goes on antidepressants after Jordan shares her own experience.

Scrubs — S06E05Patient: Carla Turk

Carla struggles to breastfeed baby Isabella, requiring consultation with lactation specialists who provide guidance on proper latching technique. The difficulty feeding her baby contributes to her feelings of inadequacy as a new mother.

Scrubs — S06E05Patient: Carla Turk
Comasupporting

Also known as: Persistent vegetative state

Mr. Worthington is a wealthy patient in a coma being cared for in the hospital's new luxury suite. He is eventually transferred to hospice care. His case is used primarily as a plot device to showcase the hospital's new wealthy patient accommodations.

Scrubs — S06E05Patient: Mr. Worthington