Tonsillitissupporting
Dr. Cox mistakenly enters the room of a tonsillitis patient while attempting to demonstrate the importance of final interviews with terminal patients, creating a comedic moment.
Liver failuremajor
Also known as: Liver failure
Paul is a terminal patient with liver failure whom the med students must interview as part of their final interview assignment. His condition drives the central teaching moment about patient care and timing.
Scrubs — S09E04Patient: Paul