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Season 8, Episode 17

2 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Bleeding after surgery

Internal bleedingHeparin overdose

Mrs. Gallin experiences internal bleeding after surgery due to Denise mistakenly administering a full post-op dose of heparin (anticoagulant). This drives a major conflict between Turk and J.D. about surgical management, and creates a subplot about Denise's confidence crisis and Dr. Cox's handling of intern mistakes.

Scrubs — S08E17Patient: Mrs. Gallin

Also known as: Tubal pregnancy

Mentioned as a recent misdiagnosis by Denise that contributes to her ongoing crisis of confidence as a doctor. Part of the episode's theme about medical errors and self-doubt.