Strong Medicine (2000)

S3E15 The Philadelphia Chromosome

In "The Philadelphia Chromosome," Lu finds herself in conflict with the government when a patient of hers is identified as a possible terrorist. At the same time, Andy is caring for a deaf woman suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that threatens to severely limit her hand mobility and jeopardize her ability to communicate verbally. As both storylines unfold, the characters navigate complex moral dilemmas and the impact of their medical decisions.