Season 1 Episode 5

Jerusalem

Air date: May 22, 2014

Medical Cases in This Episode

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2 cases identified

Case 1

Jerusalem Syndrome Symptoms

Jacob shows symptoms described in the episode summary as Jerusalem Syndrome.

Episode shows: Jacob shows symptoms described in the episode summary as Jerusalem Syndrome.
Clinical takeaway: Jerusalem Syndrome Symptoms is included because episode evidence supports a concrete neurologic, psychiatric, surgical, trauma, infection, vision, palliative, opioid-safety, or care-safety issue.

Accuracy 3.7/5jerusalem-syndrome-symptomsmental-health

Case 2

Fear of Death in Final Days

Catherine and Owen help Reynaud cope with crippling fear of death in his final days.

Episode shows: Catherine and Owen help Reynaud cope with crippling fear of death in his final days.
Clinical takeaway: Fear of Death in Final Days is included because episode evidence supports a concrete neurologic, psychiatric, surgical, trauma, infection, vision, palliative, opioid-safety, or care-safety issue.

Accuracy 3.7/5fear-of-death-final-daysmental-health

About the Episode

Catherine shares a moment of tenderness with Esme when she turns to her for help with winning over the heart of a boy. A close friend comes to Bickman at the Cube after she discovers her husband Jacob gave away his car, liquidated his assets, and has given his penthouse away to his maid. During an examination with Dr. Black, Jacob reveals symptoms of a centuries old condition called Jerusalem Syndrome. Catherine and Owen use unconventional methods to help Dr. Reynaud deal with his crippling fear of death so that he can be at peace in his final days.

Medical Relevance

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The Medical Verdict

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