New Amsterdam season 1 episode 12 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Dr. Bloom struggles with Adderall addiction, leading to tension with colleagues. Dr. Kapoor is tasked with establishing a Cardiac Surgical Department. Dr. Goodwin, battling throat cancer, endures severe treatment side effects. The hospital faces challenges in treating diverse patient populations, including Polynesian refugees, and navigating administrative and ethical dilemmas. Dr. Kapoor innovatively treats a blind patient, while Dr. Goodwin and Dr. Bloom clash over patient care. Dr. Kapoor transitions to a telemedicine role, leveraging his experience. Dr. Goodwin, confronting personal and professional hardships, makes a tough decision about reporting Dr. Bloom's impairment.
Full Episode S01E12 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What issue does Dr. Bloom admit to Dr. Kapoor?
Dr. Bloom admits she's been taking more Adderall than prescribed.
What task is Dr. Kapoor given regarding the Cardiac Surgical Department?
Dr. Kapoor is tasked with running and building the nonexistent Cardiac Surgical Department.
What is Dr. Goodwin's health concern?
Dr. Goodwin is undergoing treatment for throat cancer.
Why does Dr. Goodwin's partner experience unexpected nausea?
She experiences unexpected chemo nausea, contrary to Helen's predictions.
What policy do Dr. Kapoor and Dr. Goodwin discuss implementing at the hospital?
They discuss implementing a conflict of interest policy for transparency with big pharma.
What challenge is faced in treating Polynesian refugees?
A language barrier exists in providing medical care to Polynesian refugees, especially Tuvaluans.
What budget issue does Dr. Kapoor face?
Dr. Kapoor's department faces a budget cap due to treating patients ineligible for Medicaid.
How does Dr. Goodwin respond to the budget issue?
Dr. Goodwin insists on treating everyone regardless of their insurance coverage.
What is the relationship between Miguel and Ivan?
Miguel and Ivan have a close bond, akin to brothers, and Ivan is deeply concerned for Miguel's health.
What unique treatment does Dr. Kapoor suggest for his blind patient?
Dr. Kapoor suggests a non-surgical, MRI-guided focused ultrasound treatment for his blind patient.
Why does Dr. Reynolds have administrative issues?
Dr. Reynolds faces issues with his official position and name recognition at the hospital.
What unconventional method does Dr. Goodwin support?
Dr. Goodwin supports acquiring an expensive C-ART device for a non-anesthetic heart valve replacement surgery.
What is Dr. Kapoor's new position at the hospital?
Dr. Kapoor is offered the position of Chair of Telemedicine.
What diagnosis do Dr. Goodwin and Dr. Bloom disagree on?
They disagree on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with similar symptoms to Miguel.
What difficult decision does Dr. Goodwin make regarding Dr. Bloom?
Dr. Goodwin decides to report Dr. Bloom as an impaired physician due to her addiction issues.