Dr. Glassman treats a pro baseball player who was concussed after being hit by a pitch. He has a great line in response to the player's attempt to downplay the incident: "Even a 'damn AA curveball' comes in at, what, 80-85?" They also used the term, "Thunderclap headache" which I had not heard before. It is about what you'd expect: "a medical emergency characterized by an excruciating, sudden-onset headache likened to a 'clap' of thunder. It can be caused by an unruptured intracranial aneurysm . . . ."
Shaun's hectoring of Dr. Glassman is annoying (I think everyone would agree), but unfortunately we all know he is the "hero" of the story, so he will end up being right, and something is wrong.
The other patient ends up triggering Dr. Asher Wolke. I didn't know that was his name, but SO appropriate, he's very w0ke, as shown by his diatribe against religion and the numerous beliefs he ascribes to ALL who are religious. As his boyfriend Jerome says, understandable in light of his upbringing, but he's just as narrow-minded as those he criticizes. They later have a discussion: Jerome: . Sometimes having a conversation with you feels like combat.
Dr. Wolke: I was just stating my opinion.
Jerome: . No, you were obliterating all other opinions, including mine. And calling me a complete moron in the process.
As for the baby, the potential foster parents's reaction to her medical problems is realistic and understandable. It makes for good television, but certainly they would have been warned by the agency before ever going to the hospital. Still, a moving scene.
The other patient ends up triggering Dr. Asher Wolke. I didn't know that was his name, but SO appropriate, he's very w0ke, as shown by his diatribe against religion and the numerous beliefs he ascribes to ALL who are religious. As his boyfriend Jerome says, understandable in light of his upbringing, but he's just as narrow-minded as those he criticizes. They later have a discussion: Jerome: . Sometimes having a conversation with you feels like combat.
Dr. Wolke: I was just stating my opinion.
Jerome: . No, you were obliterating all other opinions, including mine. And calling me a complete moron in the process.
As for the baby, the potential foster parents's reaction to her medical problems is realistic and understandable. It makes for good television, but certainly they would have been warned by the agency before ever going to the hospital. Still, a moving scene.
