Chicago Med season 6 episode 13 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a tense episode, Dr. Manning's mother battles heart failure, sparking ethical dilemmas over trial drugs. Ms. Goodwin faces a harrowing situation, accidentally hitting a boy with her car. The boy's critical condition leads to a tough choice between risky surgery and a less invasive procedure with potential cognitive deficits. Ms. Goodwin, stricken with guilt, later aids the boy's struggling mother by offering a job at the hospital. The episode weaves personal and professional crises, highlighting the emotional challenges in medicine.
Full Episode S06E13 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Manning's mother suffering from?
Heart failure.
Why is there a conflict over trial drugs in the episode?
A patient was unblinded, jeopardizing jobs.
What side effect does Dr. Manning's mother experience from her new medication?
A dry cough.
Who was involved in the car accident hitting a boy?
Ms. Goodwin.
What is the boy's condition after the accident?
Critical, with multiple fractures and a traumatic pseudoaneurysm in the brain.
How does Ms. Goodwin react to the accident?
She is in shock and feels guilty.
What surgical options are considered for the injured boy?
A craniotomy and a stint assisted coil.
Why does the boy's mother initially choose surgery over a less invasive option?
She feels unequipped to care for a child with potential cognitive deficits.
What is the outcome of the boy's surgery?
It is successful, but child services get involved due to parental negligence.
How does Ms. Goodwin assist the boy's mother after the surgery?
She offers her a day shift job at the hospital to help her manage her responsibilities.
