The Resident

Season 1 Episode 11

And the Nurses Get Screwed

Air date: Apr 23, 2018

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

Lily Death Investigation

Nic is investigated after Lily's death.

Episode shows
Nic is investigated after Lily's death.
Clinical takeaway
Lily Death Investigation is included because episode evidence supports a concrete diagnostic, injury, emergency, surgical-safety, fatigue, or cardiac issue.
Accuracy 3.4/5lily-death-investigationpatient-safetymedical-ethics

Case 2

Patient Fire During Routine Surgery

Bell's patient catches fire during routine surgery.

Episode shows
Bell's patient catches fire during routine surgery.
Clinical takeaway
Patient Fire During Routine Surgery is included because episode evidence supports a concrete diagnostic, injury, emergency, surgical-safety, fatigue, or cardiac issue.
Accuracy 3.6/5patient-fire-during-routine-surgerypatient-safetymedical-ethics

Case 3

Hypochondriac ER Patient

Devon treats a hypochondriac ER patient he fears could end up under Lane's care.

Episode shows
Devon treats a hypochondriac ER patient he fears could end up under Lane's care.
Clinical takeaway
Hypochondriac ER Patient is included because episode evidence supports a concrete diagnostic, injury, emergency, surgical-safety, fatigue, or cardiac issue.
Accuracy 3.4/5hypochondriac-er-patientpatient-safetymedical-ethics

About the Episode

When Nic finds herself under investigation in Lily's death, Conrad comes to her defense, but ends up making the situation worse. During a routine surgery, Bell's patient accidentally catches fire, leaving the hospital to start an immediate investigation into his medical records. However, hospital CEO Claire Thorpe doesn't realize what she's up against when Bell plans a counter attack. Meanwhile, Devon deals with a series of ER patients, including a hypochondriac whom he fears could end up under Lane's care.

Medical Relevance

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The Medical Verdict

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