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Chicago Med – Withdrawal (1×17)

CHICAGO MED -- "Withdrawal" Episode 117 -- Pictured: Torrey DeVitto as Dr. Natalie Manning -- (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC)

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Sometimes the right thing isn’t actually what you consider right. And timing really is everything.

These are just a few lessons the doctors of Med had to learn this week.

Reese dealt with two elderly patients who came from the same nursing home and suffered from fevers and memory loss. After ruling out several diagnoses, Dr. Charles hinted that maybe they’ve got gonorrhea. Reese was all like “they’re too old ew,” but low and behold, a man from the nursing home came in looking for both ladies. The lesson for Reese – things you think now might change in the future. But that’s the beauty of life. She might have not understood how these elderly people could be in an open relationship but it worked and it made them happy. I still think this might have been the most hilarious part of the episode to date.

Natalie lost her wedding ring and went into a frenzy. It is understandable considering it’s from her late husband. But the stress of loosing the band caused her to have what they call “broken heart syndrome.” An isolated episode but a clear sign she was holding on too tight. Helen came to check on her daughter in law and hinted that maybe she should move on a little bit. Definitely a change of tune from the time her grandson was born and she pushed Halstead away. Eventually, Natalie decided to leave the wedding band on her husbands grave. Touching and very symbolic.

As for letting go, that’s what Dr. Halstead had to do this week. He was dealing with an alcoholic patient who was going through severe withdrawals. A regular, April decided to just buy him some booze and let him “cure” himself, but Halstead would not allow it. His “we’re here to help” mentality took over but before this was even brought up I couldn’t help but wonder “why help someone that doesn’t want to be helped.” After the patient started bleeding out, Sharon Goodwin gave him a drink to get him back on his feet. Halstead confronted her and she admitted that while against protocol, it is the lesser of two evils. The patient would have died otherwise and what for? He didn’t want to be helped in any other way and sometimes, people just need to figure things out on their own. They cannot be pushed to moving on or letting go.

That helped Halstead realize that Natalie too needed time. He has been trying to be there for her, to take the spot of her husband but she’s not done grieving. She’s not over him yet and she just needs time. But dang, when the time is right, they will be a great couple and he will be perfect for her.

Dr. Rhodes also learned a pretty tough lesson today – listening. Listening to the patient and respecting their wishes. Sometimes, what you believe isn’t what they believe and no matter how much you want to fight it, you cannot. Sometimes, it isn’t about saving a life, believe it or not. This week he had a heart attack patient that could only be saved with a bypass. The problem? Both him and his wife were Jehovah’s and didn’t believe in blood transfusions.

Dr. Downey offered to do the bypass on an open heart aka “bloodless” but Rhodes advised against it because it came with potential risks. Still the couple agreed to it and of course, during surgery, the man’s heart gave out. As Rhodes pumped it with his bare hands (god bless the doctors), Choi asked the wife is she would agree to a normal bypass. Otherwise, her husband would die. She did thankfully but her husband was not pleased when he woke up. Thankfully, he forgave her in the end knowing she did everything to save him. That’s love.

As for Dr. Rhodes, he was right there when Downey got out of his operation and even gave him green bandages – a reference to Downey’s lesson about making the patient happy. Their relationship is so powerful and their time is limited. Downey has been prepping Rhodes for this moment next week when he asks him for help in an illegal, assisted suicide. Are you ready for the season finale of Chicago Med?

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Is ‘Chicago Med’ New Tonight? What We Know About Season 8 Episode 16

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One Chicago fans are likely itching for new episodes of their favorite dramas, but unfortunately, you’ll have to wait just a smidge longer. 

It’s going to be a bit until we catch up with our friends at Gaffney Medical. The last Chicago Med episode aired on March 1, and Chicago Med Season 8 Episode 16 won’t be back on the air until Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

However, it will be worth the wait as the episode, which is currently untitled, finds the 2.0 causing quite a bit of trouble in the ED. 

As evidenced by the teaser trailer, the hospital spearheads a “rescue situation” after a patient is pinned against the machine with a pair of scissors lodged in his neck.

“The magnet is holding everything in place,” Hannah Asher can be heard saying, adding that “when gravity takes over, we’ll have 20 seconds until he bleeds out.” 

As the tense situation unfolds, the patient looks rather concerned, asking Neil Archer if he’s going to die. 

Can Gaffney’s finest pull this off and save him in time?

You can watch the gut-wrenching promo below:

In the meantime, check out our gallery of One Chicago stars who have left the series

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Chicago Med Review – Those Times You Have Crossed The Line (815)

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Chicago Med Season 8 Episode 15 Recap Those Times You Have Crossed The Line

A janitor’s strike made for quite a mess at Gaffney on Chicago Med Season 8 Episode 15. 

The strike has been a few episodes in the making, with this installment resulting in a direct impact on patient care.

All of the nurses on staff were forced to pitch in and help out with cleaning the rooms to pick up the slack from the scabs, and even then they couldn’t prevent a full-on bed bug outbreak. And honestly, it was gross. 

No patient deserves to walk into an ER seeking help only to end up getting a rash. I’m not surprised that Will’s patient Walter was upset with the service he received. And it’s actually quite embarrassing for a respected hospital like Gaffney. The place has a 2.0 AI machine to help with surgeries yet they can’t pay their janitorial staff a livable wage. I understand not wanting to cave in and set a precedent for all the other unions, but as evidenced, the janitors are essential to the hospital as without clean rooms they are unable to deliver the standard of care that’s necessary. 

Someone like Jack Dayton should honestly understand that better than anyone. 

Eventually, the board and the union were able to come to an agreement, but it did come at the expense of some longtime patients who once believed Med was a good and reliable hospital. 

Crockett was once again caught up with 2.0, though this time, he embraced his skills and knowledge rather than following the AI blindly. While treating his patient, an 11-year-old whose leg was brutally injured by a machine on her family farm, 2.0 suggested that the blood flow to the leg was only 7% which would warrant an amputation. It pained Crockett to perform this procedure, and right before going through with it, he realized that the foot was getting its color back. When he re-ran the tests, 2.0 agreed that the leg was likely salvageable. It’s nice to see him using the machine in the way it’s intended—as an aid rather than as an end all be all. 

Crockett’s one misstep, however, was calling in DCFS for the situation that was far from abuse. While he might not agree with children working on a family farm, it’s simply the reality for too many people. It’s a good thing Maggie stepped in and talked some sense into him because DCFS is permanent and can do a lot of damage. And in this case, Crockett was too blinded by his anger to get the full picture—Abby’s father warned her not to get too close to the machine but she didn’t listen because she wanted to help. It was all her fault, and Crockett almost made it worse for everyone involved. I love how much he cares about his patients, but sometimes, you have to take a step back. 

Dr. Johnson was a good addition and seems like he’d be a great fit at Med. I mean, why else would they even introduce Abby’s personal doctor if he wasn’t going to stick around? The series could use some fresh blood. 

Dr. Charles was on the front lines of the protest supporting Liliana, which was sweet. It’s been a tough situation to manage as he wanted to be supportive of his girlfriend while also supporting Sharon Goodwin, who is siding with the hospital. I thought things there’d be more tension between them, but that wasn’t the case as Goodwin understood why Charles needed to extend his support. Instead, Goodwin fought to convince the board to do the right thing by the janitors, while Charles was called in to assist with a case involving a former patient, David. 

CHICAGO MED — “Some Problems Require a Shock to the System” Episode 815 — Pictured: (l-r) Karin Anglin as Patty Sullivan, Madison Durks as Eric Sullivan, John Henry Ward as David Sullivan, Oliver Platt as Daniel Charles — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC)

In a prior episode, David was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, and despite taking his meds, his parents brought him in because they were concerned that their son was convinced he was dead. Worst of all—he thought Dr. Cuevas was the reason he died because she gave him medication. It seems as though he was simply not jiving with the drugs, but Charles had another solution—electroshock therapy. We’ve never seen him suggest this type of treatment to anyone, but in David’s case, it was their only option that seemed to have the desired effect. David was a little more receptive after being treated, he had a more emotional reaction to his parents, and he no longer heard voices. A psychiatrist’s shift is never really over, and it’s a good thing because Charles knows what he’s doing. 

Cuevas assisted Archer with his patient, a woman who came into the ED after experiencing debilitating stomach pain that ended up being a result of her compulsion to eat hair otherwise known as trichophagia. After Archer removed a huge hairball from her stomach, she initially denied it, but when her daughter, who was undergoing chemo for breast cancer, came to visit, she finally admitted that she was eating her daughter’s hair as it was falling out because it made her feel better and numbed the pain. It was quite a surprising twist, but I’m just glad they got to the bottom of it and were able to get her help. 

Archer also had a big moment with his son Sean, who was making amends with his father as part of his recovery program. Archer dismissed Sean’s apology initially because he felt so bad for not being there for him and his mother when they needed him the most and for pushing them away. It was truly heartbreaking to see, but it’s also nice that Archer is finally breaking down those walls, admitting his faults, and opening up in a way that makes his character more dimensional. 

What did you think of the episode? 

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Chicago Med Review – On Days Like Today… Silver Linings Become Lifelines (814)

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Chicago Med Recap Season 8 Episode 14 n Days Like Today… Silver Linings Become Lifelines

Things are bustling at Gaffney Medical on Chicago Med Season 8 Episode 14.

While there was no winter storm to keep anyone down this time, the characters dealt with some complex cases that tested their moral and ethical responsibilities. 

Asher rushed to the hospital to check on her patient, Liza, a former friend who was pregnant and struggling with an addiction. Asher promised to be a source of unwavering support, and she did not let Liza down, championing her every step of the way through pre-birth, birth, and her relapse shortly after. 

It was a heartbreaking storyline but one that reminded audiences just how far Asher has come and how committed she is to helping others who walk the same path. Liza wanted to be a good mom, but she had vices that were just too strong. When Asher found her overdosing in the bathroom, she didn’t judge her or immediately rush to call DCFS despite Archer’s suggestion. Instead, she stood firmly in Liza’s corner, asking to buy some time so she could figure out a solution that didn’t strip Liza of her motherly agency. 

While it wasn’t safe to send the baby—who Liza later named Hannah—home with her mother, they did find a temporary solution that would get Liza the help she needed while ensuring that her daughter was taken care of, with the eventual goal of reuniting them both. 

Asher is a true ride-or-die, and the more we get to know her, the more she’s becoming one of my favorite characters. 

Halstead actually did the right thing—on his own—for what may be the first time ever. While it was tempting to look the other way on Isaac’s results, Halstead knew that he had to order additional testing to rule out anything serious before they allowed him to go through with his kidney transplant. 

Unfortunately, the MRI revealed that Isaac had cancer, which destroyed his only shot at getting a new kidney—and that’s not the news anyone wanted, especially Isaac.

While it was a tough call to make, and Nellie seemingly wanted Halstead to just turn a blind eye, it was the right one. Isaac’s body could never handle chemo and kidney treatment. The poor man walked into the ED hoping for a clean break and was dealt an even worse set of cards, but that’s the reality of life sometimes, and there’s nothing we can do about it. 

Crockett, who has become 2.0’s biggest champion, found himself a little let down by the AI, but it was a good reminder that putting all your faith into a computerized robot isn’t what makes anyone a good doctor. Crockett has stopped relying on his skills and instincts, which is never good as that’s what made him the best of the best. 2.0 should be a guiding tool, but it should never do the work for you! 

Audiences also got to see Crockett attach a severed hand to a leg to keep it alive longer before reattachment. I’m not exactly sure if this is possible in real life, but it was a seriously impressive and out-of-the-box solution. 

Dr. Charles found himself walking a thin line between his personal and professional life. Liliana came to him about a custodial strike taking place at Gaffney, and naturally, he wanted to do everything in his power to help her. 

However, he may have crossed a line when questioning why the hospital wouldn’t give the workers a 6% raise. While everyone deserves it, Sharon Goodwin was right that it would set a bad precedent for all the other union negotiations. And at the end of the day, her job is to cut costs and keep them down. It’s hospital politics. Charles should know that, so it was clear that he overstepped, letting his personal feelings for Liliana get in the way. 

Liliana was also out of line for asking Charles to go on the record against the hospital. He’s good friends with Goodwin, so it’s in bad taste, plus, he doesn’t have a stake in the game. He already advocated for her and pushed some buttons, which she didn’t seem too grateful for. I’m not digging this relationship at all. 

Of course, the promo for the upcoming episode reveals that a hospital strike is going to happen—and it won’t be pretty for those working the ED. 

Speaking of relationships, Goodwin agreed to have lunch with a potential new board member, Dr. Thomas, at the request of Jack Dayton, and despite dreading the afternoon, it turned out to be a great meeting. She hit it off Thomas immediately, as he revealed some deep roots to the hospital—he was born there!

He seems like a decent guy who actually cares about the hospital and improving the patient experience, so I think she should endorse him for the board so that she has someone on her side. And I’m definitely not against the chemistry either. Goodwin deserves some love and happiness, and though she may have turned down Thomas’ offer for drinks, she was seriously considering it. Maybe next time she’ll take the leap? I almost feel like Dayton meant to set them up.

What did you think of the episode?

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