Also known as: Fungal skin infection
A patient with a fungal infection under the fat flaps in his stomach, used as the basis for a competitive game ('Smelly Belly') among the doctors to see who can tolerate the smell the longest.
Also known as: ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease
Shannon is a terminal ALS patient with progressive paralysis who attempts suicide by intentionally overdosing on baclofen, wanting to end her life on her own terms before becoming completely paralyzed and unable to communicate. Elliot faces an ethical dilemma about whether to report the suicide attempt.
Also known as: Bone cancer
A patient who declines chemotherapy in favor of a raw food diet based on Wikipedia advice. Dr. Cox confronts the patient about the ineffectiveness of this approach and the danger of refusing proper cancer treatment.
A diabetic patient requiring foot amputation. Turk bonds with him to secure a good rating on the doctor review website, referring to them as 'DBFFs' (Diabetic Best Friends Forever).