Also known as: Cancer of the lining of organs
Advanced mesothelioma of the lung is used as a teaching case in Dr. Turk's lecture, though the presentation is disrupted when Lucy accidentally shows bachelorette party photos instead of medical slides.
Also known as: Scarring of the lungs
Pulmonary fibrosis is mentioned as part of Dr. Turk's teaching presentation on lung diseases, though again the lecture slides are replaced by inappropriate photos.
Also known as: Low platelet count
Dr. Reid notes that Miss Simmons has low platelets, which influences the treatment decision against using heparin. This is part of the patient's overall care that Lucy struggles to manage.
Kate (Miss Simmons) is scheduled for a bronchoscopy to investigate her condition. Dr. Reid explains the procedure and stays with her, while Lucy fails to provide adequate follow-up care overnight.
Drew mentions meeting an elderly patient with painful glaucoma, though he appears more interested in obtaining marijuana under the guise of medical treatment than actually providing care.
Cole is assigned to clean a patient's foot ulcer as part of his extra-credit work for Dr. Cox, though he vomits on the patient's face during the procedure.
Also known as: Severe constipation
Mr. Hanson requires manual rectal disimpaction for severe constipation. Dr. Cox assigns this unpleasant task to Cole as a form of hazing disguised as extra-credit work.