Black BOX

Season 1 Episode 4

Exceptional or Dead

Air date: May 15, 2014

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.

2 cases identified

Case 1

Superior Memory Medical Concern

Ali suspects Leo's superior memory may reflect an underlying problem.

Episode shows
Ali suspects Leo's superior memory may reflect an underlying problem.
Clinical takeaway
Superior Memory Medical Concern is included because episode evidence supports a concrete neurologic, psychiatric, surgical, trauma, infection, vision, palliative, opioid-safety, or care-safety issue.
Accuracy 3.7/5superior-memory-medical-concernmental-health

Case 2

Suspected Manic Episode

Dr. Morely admits a patient he suspects is having a manic episode.

Episode shows
Dr. Morely admits a patient he suspects is having a manic episode.
Clinical takeaway
Suspected Manic Episode is included because episode evidence supports a concrete neurologic, psychiatric, surgical, trauma, infection, vision, palliative, opioid-safety, or care-safety issue.
Accuracy 3.7/5suspected-manic-episodemental-health

About the Episode

Catherine introduces Will as her fiancé to Dr. Bickman. During a moment alone, Dr. Bickman tells Catherine they are more alike than what meets the eye. He explains neither one can ever really find happiness in monogamy. Meanwhile, Ali wonders if she has chosen the right career path when she sees Leo is constantly firing on all cylinders. After a closer look, Ali is certain that something is not quite right about Leo and it's not his superior memory. Dr. Morely admits a patient that he suspects is having a manic episode, and Dr. Lolita Mahmoud arrives as The Cube's medicating psychiatrist

Medical Relevance

A full clinical context review has not been generated for this episode yet.

The Medical Verdict

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