Pneumoniasupporting
Also known as: Lung infection
Peggy, an elderly patient whose husband recently passed away, is diagnosed with pneumonia. Despite being treatable, she dies during the episode, with Dr. Kelso suggesting her body gave up after losing her soul mate of 50+ years.
Scrubs — S08E09Patient: Peggy
Comamajor
Also known as: Persistent vegetative state
Multi-organ failure
Mr. Francone has been in a coma for over a year with failing organs. The episode centers on Sunny's efforts to keep him alive until his sister can arrive from London to say goodbye, despite Dr. Cox's callous attitude toward the terminal case.
Scrubs — S08E09Patient: Mr. Francone
Multiple organ failuresupporting
Also known as: Multiple organ failure
As a complication of Mr. Francone's prolonged coma, his organs are beginning to fail, and he is not expected to survive much longer.
Scrubs — S08E09Patient: Mr. Francone