In the previous episode of The Resident, titled “Identity Crisis,” Conrad faced a dilemma when a patient with a unique condition refused treatment. Meanwhile, Nic struggled with her sister’s addiction, and Devon confronted his own biases when treating a transgender patient.Lets see what happens in The Resident Season 1 Episode 5.
The Resident Season 1 Episode 5 Recap
Lily’s Rare Disease: Conrad and Pravesh Work to Diagnose and Treat
In “None the Wiser,” a woman named Lily is brought to the hospital after being hit by a car. Upon examining her, the doctors discover that she has an undiagnosed rare disease that has caused her to have multiple hospitalizations throughout her life. Conrad becomes determined to figure out what’s wrong with Lily and provide her with the proper treatment. Meanwhile, Dr. Bell and Dr. AJ Austin disagree on how to handle a patient who needs surgery but doesn’t have insurance. Bell wants to prioritize patients with insurance, while Austin believes in treating all patients equally regardless of their financial situation.
As Conrad tries to diagnose Lily’s rare condition, he enlists the help of medical student Pravesh, who discovers a breakthrough in Lily’s case. Together, they come up with a treatment plan and successfully perform a risky surgery to help her.
Dr. Bell’s Unethical Behavior: Consequences for the Hospital
On the other hand, Bell and Austin’s disagreement comes to a head when a group of doctors, including Conrad, Devon, and Nic, confront Bell about his unethical behavior. In the end, Bell is forced to perform the surgery on the uninsured patient, but his actions have consequences that could impact the hospital’s future.
Conclusion of The Resident Season 1 Episode 5
In The Resident Season 1 Episode 5, Conrad takes on a challenging case and enlists the help of a medical student to find a breakthrough. Meanwhile, Dr. Bell’s unethical behavior comes to light and has consequences for the hospital. To find out what happens next, check out our recap of the next episode, “No Matter the Cost.”
The Resident: Life, Death, and Healthcare Realities
Other Season 1 episodes you may like
1 – “Pilot”
2 – “Independence Day”
3 – “Comrades in Arms“
4 – “Identity Crisis“
6 – “No Matter the Cost“
7 – “The Elopement“
8 – “Family Affair“
9 – “Lost Love“
10 – “Haunted“
11 – “And the Nurses Get Screwed“
12 – “Rude Awakenings and the Raptor“
13 – “Run, Doctor, Run“
14 – “Total Eclipse of the Heart“