Written by John Edward Betancourt ST. DENIS MEDICAL -- "Sometimes It's Good To Be Cautious" Episode 115 -- Pictured: (l-r) Josh Lawson as Dr. Bruce, Allison Tolman as Alex -- (Photo by: Ron Batzdorff/NBC)
Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Fifteen of ‘St. Denis Medical’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
One particular belief that the vast majority of us, hold strongly to in this life, is that medical professionals are indeed to be trusted. After all, doctors spend years learning their craft in school and in residency before they are allowed to work without a net, and nurses also spend ages working on their craft and how to handle patients that need the little things that doctors don’t always get into. And that belief brings forth trust and understanding between us and the doctor and/or nurse and a sense of safety. One so secure that we firmly hold to that trust, and we also believe that neither party will make a mistake and that there should be no second guessing of our health care plan. But that’s the thing. For while this belief has merit, and is one we should hold to, we often forget… that medical professionals are human beings. Which means they will make mistakes and sometimes their plans will and should be challenged, and never was all of this more evident, than during this week’s episode of St. Denis Medical on NBC. For ‘Sometimes It’s Good to Be Cautious’ saw mistakes be made and challenges come forth and it also, brought the funny through Joyce and Dr. Ron. Since Joyce spent most of this episode trying to puff up her resume to her alumni association since she was being featured in their latest spotlight and that led to a lot of unnecessary phone calls and Dr. Ron… well he just straight up made it clear to not disturb him when his favorite basketball team is on. Lest you face his wrath or get some unexpected and incorrect news about your loved one. In between those funny moments, however, was the more serious stuff. Since Serena and Matt took part in a mistake. For while Matt was being schooled on how to buy socks the right way, he and Serena let a patient slip just a bit and bumped the patient’s elbow. Which in turn led to a debate between the two of them. Specifically, whether or not they should tell the patient when he awakened. Which Serena spoke to why they should not, since it could lead to trouble for both, while Matt made it clear, it was about doing the right thing and being honest. All of which made for a fascinating and real debate, one that showcased how mistakes are made and how it is best… to be honest when they happen. Which was the endgame of this plot thread, one that also revealed that Matt has some really messed up dreams and that the truth can sometimes… potentially… land you a date. Since Serena and that patient got on pretty well. However, it was Bruce and Alex’s conflict that served as the centerpiece of this weeks’ explorations. For they were working with a young patient and baseball star that had a shoulder injury that was eligible for a revolutionary new surgery that could relieve his pain. Which of course, had a risk, that Bruce did cover. But Alex felt… he glossed over it. For she really thought the patient needed to weigh all of his options and not be rushed into surgery, and that launched a hard debate between the two of them. Where they pointed out the folly and positives of this surgery. All because, they’re people, and people disagree and challenge one another, and they should when it’s for the right and healthy reasons, as was the case here. And it was just amazing to see this play out in a comedic manner and what mattered more here is that this sequence did remind us to ask questions and challenge procedures in the right way. For we should know all the ins and outs of what’s coming our way, and the trust we’ve built with our doctor, courtesy of their expertise, will help us make an informed decision that we feel good about. All of which gave rise, to another amazing episode from this series. For once again, we were treated to moments and themes that really felt real in a lot of ways. Since everything that played out here was human in nature and relatable and it really did a great job of showcasing… life in a hospital. Where mistakes like that happen, where challenges come to life and where yes, people want to see how their favorite team is doing, just as we do. It was all just handled with a little comedic flare and the heart we have come to love, and it will be interesting to see what other unique and reflective stories await us, as we inch toward season one’s end. Until next time. Watch ‘St. Denis Medical’
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