Also known as: Spinal cord injury from impalement
Used as a teaching case during rounds where J.D. asks the interns to identify the syndrome based on loss of temperature sensation on the contralateral side. Katie answers correctly.
Also known as: Terminal cancer
Mentioned by Denise in a callous manner to demonstrate her insensitive bedside manner with a patient who has advanced-stage cancer with no treatment options remaining.
Also known as: Gallbladder inflammation
Mrs. Gallagher presents with biliary colic and upper right abdominal pain with jaundice. The interns diagnose her with cholecystitis during rounds.
Mr. Lombardi crashes and codes after the interns fail to monitor his blood gas and intubate him when he became acidotic, representing a major teaching moment about intern responsibility and patient neglect.
Also known as: Shortness of breath
Mr. Hicks is admitted with shortness of breath and becomes the subject of excessive testing by Dr. Maddox to exploit his insurance coverage. Multiple negative tests (renal function, cardiac workup) reveal the unethical practice of ordering unnecessary procedures for profit.
Also known as: Nerve damage, numbness
Mentioned in a teaching moment at the end of the episode where J.D. instructs interns to always think of diabetes first when dealing with peripheral neuropathy.