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Body of Proof

Season 1 Episode 5

Dead Man Walking

Air date: Apr 19, 2011

Explore 2 medical cases

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

Post-Surgical Death Review

A patient died after surgery at Megan's old hospital.

Episode shows
A patient died after surgery at Megan's old hospital.
Clinical takeaway
Post-Surgical Death Review is included because episode evidence supports a concrete injury, death investigation, surgical safety, or serious-illness scenario.
Accuracy 3.7/5post-surgical-death-reviewforensic-pathologytrauma

Case 2

Malpractice or Murder Question

Megan suspects the patient's doctor of malpractice or murder.

Episode shows
Megan suspects the patient's doctor of malpractice or murder.
Clinical takeaway
Malpractice or Murder Question is included because episode evidence supports a concrete injury, death investigation, surgical safety, or serious-illness scenario.
Accuracy 3.5/5malpractice-or-murder-questionforensic-pathologytrauma

About the Episode

The identical twin of a beautiful corpse piques Ethan's interest. Meanwhile, a patient who died after surgery at Megan's old hospital leads Megan to suspect the patient's doctor of malpractice or murder. She starts asking questions, and hospital personnel close ranks.

Medical Relevance

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The Medical Verdict

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