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The Good Doctor

The Good DoctorABC

Season 2, Episode 10

11 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Blood clot in lung

Deep vein thrombosisRespiratory failure

Patient developed DVT during long flight from Malaysia that embolized to her lung, causing chest pain and shortness of breath. She later becomes infected with the unknown virus that triggers the quarantine.

The Good Doctor — S02E10Patient: Marianne Southam

Also known as: Severe viral lung infection

Acute respiratory distress syndromeCardiac arrestDeathARDS

Male passenger from Malaysia dies from a severe, rapidly progressing viral pneumonia that triggers the hospital-wide quarantine. The virus proves fatal within hours and spreads to multiple patients and staff.

The Good Doctor — S02E10Patient: Unidentified male passenger

Also known as: Severe viral lung infection

Respiratory failureDeathARDS

EMT who becomes infected with the quarantine virus while treating the initial patients. His condition deteriorates rapidly despite antivirals and nitric oxide therapy, ultimately proving fatal.

The Good Doctor — S02E10Patient: Tyler Durnes

Also known as: Blood cancer

Myocardial infarction from blast cellsMAC pneumoniaImmunosuppressionBlast crisis

Patient with seven-year leukemia history presents with heart attack caused by excess blast white cells. Undergoes emergency radiation and chemo to clear blockage, leaving him immunocompromised and needing bone marrow transplant from his estranged father who is trapped in quarantine.

Also known as: Twisted intestine

Bowel perforationPeritonitis

Mall Santa with bowel obstruction initially treated with saline enema to untwist the bowel. Later develops bowel perforation requiring emergency surgery in the quarantine zone without proper equipment.

The Good Doctor — S02E10Patient: Santa Pete
Hypoglycemiasupporting

Also known as: Low blood sugar

Hypoglycemic shockLoss of consciousness

Diabetic patient in quarantine develops severe hypoglycemia and shock when given incorrect insulin dosage, complicated by Shaun's stress-induced difficulty processing information.

The Good Doctor — S02E10Patient: Diabetic patient

Also known as: Severe viral lung infection

Respiratory distressARDS

Dr. Lim becomes infected with the quarantine virus during patient care and develops fever and rash, putting her at risk while she continues to manage the crisis.

The Good Doctor — S02E10Patient: Dr. Audrey Lim
Viral pneumoniasupporting

Also known as: Severe viral lung infection

Asthma exacerbationRespiratory distressARDS

Dr. Park's son develops the quarantine virus after exposure in the ER, triggering severe respiratory distress and panic, complicated by his pre-existing asthma.

The Good Doctor — S02E10Patient: Kellan Park

Also known as: MAC pneumonia

Opportunistic infection in the immunocompromised leukemia patient that is not responding to antibiotics, increasing urgency for bone marrow transplant.

Also known as: Brain cancer

Dr. Glassman discovers his brain tumor has recurred during imaging, revealed at the end of the episode as he reviews his scans.

The Good Doctor — S02E10Patient: Dr. Aaron Glassman
Recurring storyline
Hand lacerationsupporting

Also known as: Cut hand

Risk of permanent nerve damageNerve injury

Pregnant woman injures her hand with screwdriver while assembling crib, requiring sutures and nerve study to assess for permanent damage. Gets trapped in quarantine away from her husband.