Getting ON

Season 1 Episode 4

Dumped

Air date: Dec 15, 2013

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

Geriatric Exercise Program

Dr. James decides to implement a geriatric exercise program in the ward.

Episode shows
Dr. James decides to implement a geriatric exercise program in the ward.
Clinical takeaway
Geriatric Exercise Program is included because episode evidence supports a concrete long-term-care, end-of-life, infection-control, minor-care, or patient-safety scenario.
Accuracy 3.5/5geriatric-exercise-programlong-term-carepatient-safety

Case 2

Dying Mother Family Visit

Phyllis arrives to check on her dying mother.

Episode shows
Phyllis arrives to check on her dying mother.
Clinical takeaway
Dying Mother Family Visit is included because episode evidence supports a concrete long-term-care, end-of-life, infection-control, minor-care, or patient-safety scenario.
Accuracy 3.5/5dying-mother-family-visitlong-term-carepatient-safety

About the Episode

Dr. James decides to implement a geriatric exercise program in the ward, upsetting Patsy, whose "Make Someone Happy" initiative now includes a live pianist and a fountain. DiDi discloses Patsy's relationship with Dawn to her union rep as proof that her homophobic comment wasn't serious. A homeless woman, and her accompanying stench, is suspiciously dumped in the ward, prompting a staff investigation. Phyllis arrives to check on her dying mother. Dawn wins the grand prize in Dr. James' charity raffle. Dr. James considers relocating after learning she must re-apply for a job she never wanted in the first place.

Medical Relevance

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The Medical Verdict

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