The boy was misdiagnosed as a vegetative state until Dr. Charles discovered the truth#shorts

This segment is from Chicago Med, Season 5, Episode 13.
The boy had long been treated as a vegetative patient until an intern noticed something unusual and informed Dr. Charles. Dr. Charles insisted on further tests and treatment because he was certain the boy wasn’t in a vegetative state but was actually suffering from locked-in syndrome.

Chicago Med Season 5 was first broadcast on 2019.
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[carmensandiego]

Yay for doctors who will stand up to other doctors.

[tanyaglover]

Ah yes, a case of "I didn't discover/diagnosis this symptom so therefore it doesn't exist and/or mean anything, " with a side effect of, "since I didn't spot it then we're going to ignore it even if it means saving this person's life." A doctor's ego can be just as dangerous, if not moreso, than a criminal's inhumanity.

[synovelle]

It's awful that there's doctors that prefer to preserve their ego and reputation than to ACTUALLY help the patient.

[cindycluff]

I’m 61. I have had my fair share of problems health wise. Finally. After over 40 years of having different doctors, I found one that listens. Really listens

[BBYNANNA]

Doctors Curry and Charles were correct. That boy wasnt in a vegetative state. He was locked in and he quickly came out of it

[videovideo]

I hate it when doctors put their egos before their patients.

[alishamora]

I dont understand doctors that refuse help from other doctors and who dont take advice.

[annatribe]

Tv show is called Chicago Med and this is season 5 episode 14

The psychiatric story of the week actually starts with Elsa Curry (returning guest star Molly Bernard) and our ED boss Dr. James Lanik (recurring guest star Nate Santana). Lanik is quick to be done with their patient, who’s supposed to be in a vegetative state, but Elsa sees the young boy’s leg staying up on its own, which is very odd indeed.

So Elsa calls Dr. Daniel Charles (Oliver Platt), which hurts Lanik’s fragile ego. He tells her off and wants to send Xavier home, but Charles steps in. He believes the kid was misdiagnosed; he’s catatonic, and that’s treatable. That gets the parents to agree to stick around, and Lanik to happily pawn the case off on Charles.

Charles has Elsa take Xavier off his ventilator, and the boy begins to breathe on his own. But that still doesn’t answer how he got to this point, and if you don’t know the problem, you can’t ensure it doesn’t happen again. So Charles takes a history, and finds out that Xavier’s stepfather Alvin is a police officer. Chicago Med‘s typical ominous music ensues, as Charles tells Elsa that he “absolutely” wants to look into Alvin’s work.

Elsa decides to take the initiative, placing a phone call to Chicago PD, which reveals that Alvin once had his car blown up by gang members looking for revenge. Charles theorizes that Xavier understands what his stepfather has gone through and that created fear that made him catatonic. Poor Alvin is wracked with guilt, and says that he’ll “step aside” if it means protecting his son. Charles says that might be a good idea, but only until Xavier gets through the worst of it, because he’ll need his family with him to make a complete recovery.

Xavier wakes up in the final few minutes of the episode, with an emotional Alvin watching from a distance. He asks Dr. Charles to send his wife out “when the time is right.” Charles agrees, and he also compliments Elsa on her work.

[foreveryoungagain]

I love it when the benefit of a patient is more important than the ego

[mothernature]

Its ridiculous that doctors have this rivalry that can harm people.

[kingjdmi]

I wish, Dr. Charles, was a real doctor.

[Kuriouskitty-p]

A doctor's pride isn't a good enough reason for a patient getting the wrong diagnosis and treatment

[angelmagickcosplay]

Fun fact, catatonia can also happen in horses. In that field it is called learned helplessness. On a very basic level, a horse slips into a catatonic state usually due to mental trauma. That can be from trying to communicate that they're in pain, but being beaten and/or ridden through because the rider/trainer isn't experienced enough in Equine behaviour to recognise the difference between a behaviour from excitement, and simply put such "bad behaviours" down to si.ply being naughty. It can also be caused by animal abuse. Much like catatonic states in humans can be caused by severe trauma.

[amandakay]

To answer some of the comments below- I took my completely Non verbal daughter (18) to the Doctor the other day & I explained what was going on & exactly what it was & even how I knew (without getting too personal) the doctor looks me dead in my eyes & says “maybe it’s the flu”. I was shocked & confused bc my daughter wasn’t sick like that & it was so left field with ZERO Cold or flu symptoms but then I got angry & I told her from the moment I walked in you haven’t listened to a word I’ve said, when you are forced to bond without communication you rely on every other sense & I know my daughter better than I know my own body. I can smell the infection through her urine, down to what it is. I can smell when she’s getting sick through her breath days b4, I can smell when she’s ovulating vs cycle. I know when she has a simple ear ache vs ear infection l. I could go on & on about how WELL I know my child bc I’ve had to over Doctors doing what you are doing its the reason their lifespan is so short you refuse to listen!! She said yet again, well what makes u think it isn’t the flu. FML. I made them send off labs & said I would act accordingly after I got the results. I refused any “flu” medication. Well, I got them back today & not only was I right, I was right down to the very bacteria. My daughter has had to wait 3 days for medication. All bc of a Doctors ego. This has sadly become the norm in healthcare all across the board.

[lovemore]

It’s ok to be wrong and make a mistake but once it’s brought to light just accept and move on ❤

[KA-uism]

Due to health issues I’ve been having over the last 4 yrs I’ve sadly experienced doctors who are this arrogant and obstinate. If you don’t show them reverence or contradict them in any way, they get defensive and try to throw their weight and “expertise” around while compromising the health and dignity of their patients. Thank God for all the doctors who put ego aside and take time to really listen, care for and include their patients in their health care plan. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[santeriabanks]

Its so easy when something is done right, the situation is a simple diagnosis and a possible treatment to cure it.

[jayb]

Its crazy because i wish more doctors actually cared about their patients. I developed something when i had my first kid and it was in my chart but no one told me. When i had my 3rd kid a nurse asked me about why my condition was untreated and i asked her what are u talking about and she told me that they should of done something during the first two kids. I suffered for years because they just didnt care about me. Now that im on meds i have less bad days and less symptoms. Im Greatful to that nurse because turns out i could of just died randomly from being untreated

[Reohz]

A nurse came into my mother's room as a doctor was explaining to my Sister it was time to take her off life support.

The Nurse looked at the chart, noticed Mum had COPD and raised the head of the bed bringing Mum into a seated position.

Within a moment she awoke, breathing normally. She's still with us a decade later.

[anneamba-myne]

Instead of humbly learning about the real cause of illness, he's busy being a boss! Smh! I'm so happy the parents listened to the other doctor and let their son stay.