A dangerous patient at Mercer State Prison requires urgent medical attention and must be sent to a hospital by Dr. House to prevent his return for execution. Another patient, Sebastian Charles, undergoes diagnostic tests for suspected TB and HIV, while struggles with medication and peer pressure are observed in the facility.
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The patient, Shank One, has exhibited extreme violence by breaking another patient's neck and nearly decapitating a guard, leading to the decision that he is too dangerous to remain in the infirmary.
Dr. House is urgently attempting to prevent the death row inmate from being executed by arranging for an ambulance pickup at Mercer State Prison, showcasing the ethical and moral dilemmas surrounding medical care for individuals in the criminal justice system.
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Recent questions
What medical emergency does Dr. House encounter?
Hypoxia and need for intubation
Who does Dr. House suspect has tuberculosis?
Sebastian Charles
What substance was the individual struggling with?
Caffeine pills and amphetamines
What allergic reaction required immediate treatment?
Tick bite
How does Dr. House handle a patient's resistance to medication?