Season 1 Episode 10

Clarity

Air date: Feb 16, 2016

Medical Cases in This Episode

These are the patient stories worth unpacking. Open any case for the real-world medicine, what the episode shows, what it leaves out, and source-backed context.

3 cases identified

Case 1

Pulmonary Fibrosis Lung Surgery Plan

Ray, a 9/11 hero with pulmonary fibrosis, is considered for a new set of lungs through an innovative surgical procedure.

Episode shows: Ray, a 9/11 hero with pulmonary fibrosis, is considered for a new set of lungs through an innovative surgical procedure.
Clinical takeaway: Pulmonary Fibrosis Lung Surgery Plan is included because episode evidence supports a concrete patient-care, diagnostic, treatment, consent, infection-control, or safeguarding scenario.

Accuracy 3.6/5pulmonary-fibrosis-lung-surgery-planemergency-medicinepatient-safety

Case 2

Unforeseen Medical Problem Before Surgery

An unforeseen medical problem arises that may derail the planned lung procedure.

Episode shows: An unforeseen medical problem arises that may derail the planned lung procedure.
Clinical takeaway: Unforeseen Medical Problem Before Surgery is included because episode evidence supports a concrete patient-care, diagnostic, treatment, consent, infection-control, or safeguarding scenario.

Accuracy 3.6/5unforeseen-medical-problem-before-surgeryemergency-medicinepatient-safety

Case 3

Injured Teen Hockey Player Cause

Dr. Choi works to determine the cause of an injured teenage star hockey player's problem.

Episode shows: Dr. Choi works to determine the cause of an injured teenage star hockey player's problem.
Clinical takeaway: Injured Teen Hockey Player Cause is included because episode evidence supports a concrete patient-care, diagnostic, treatment, consent, infection-control, or safeguarding scenario.

Accuracy 3.6/5injured-teen-hockey-player-causeemergency-medicinepatient-safety

About the Episode

Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Downey make plans to operate on Ray, a 9/11 hero who is suffering from pulmonary fibrosis. A new set of lungs could save his life through an innovative surgical procedure but an unforeseen medical problem arises with Ray that might derail the doctor's grand plans. Sarah contemplates which hospital to select for her residency match while Maggie and April make their push for her to remain at Chicago Med. Meanwhile, Dr. Choi works to determine the cause of an injured teenage star hockey player with an overbearing father while Dr. Halstead and Dr. Manning continue to clash.

Medical Relevance

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The Medical Verdict

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