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The Good Doctor

The Good DoctorABC

Season 3, Episode 10

2 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Broken back

Spinal cord compressionParalysisBradycardia during hypothermia treatmentCardiac arrest

NFL offensive tackle suffers burst and facet fractures at T3 and T4 with retropulsion of bone fragments into the spinal canal while weight training, resulting in inability to feel or move his legs. The team debates treatment approaches and must manage cardiac complications during hypothermia protocol before surgery.

The Good Doctor — S03E10Patient: Art Kalman

Also known as: Dying

Delirium

Shaun's estranged father is dying and requests to see Shaun before passing. The episode centers on Shaun's emotional journey to confront his abusive father. The specific terminal diagnosis is never explicitly stated in the transcript, though the father appears to be on morphine and exhibits delirium.

The Good Doctor — S03E10Patient: Ethan Murphy (Shaun's father)