Multiple sclerosismajor
Also known as: MS
Hand spasmsNausea
Christine has MS but lacks insurance, so her father Pat pretends to have the condition to obtain interferon medication for her. J.D. and Elliot discover the deception when they notice her hand spasms, but ultimately help her get the needed medication by bending hospital rules.
Scrubs — S08E03Patient: Christine Rosell
Closed head injurysupporting
Also known as: Head laceration
Mr. Tillman is enrolled in a clinical trial for head injuries, but Elliot lies about his age (claiming he's 30 when he's actually 35) to get him into the trial. Dr. Maddox discovers the deception and removes him from the trial.
Scrubs — S08E03Patient: Mr. Tillman