Ep 4. Prescription For Change

Prescription For Change is the fourth episode of the second season of Dr. G: Medical Examiner. In this episode, Dr. Jan Garavaglia, also known as Dr. G, investigates two cases that involve prescription drug abuse.

The first case involves a young woman who was found dead in her apartment. She had a history of prescription drug abuse and had been seen visiting multiple doctors to get prescriptions for painkillers. Dr. G examines her body and finds evidence of drug use, but the cause of death is unclear. She orders toxicology tests to determine if an overdose was the cause, and investigates the woman's medical records to see if any doctor had prescribed her an overdose.

The second case involves a man who had documented sleep apnea and was prescribed a medication to help him sleep. He had a history of alcohol and drug abuse, and was found dead in his bed. Dr. G examines his body and finds evidence of multiple prescription medications in his system. She orders toxicology tests to determine if an overdose was the cause of death, and investigates the man's medical records to see if the medication he was prescribed for his sleep apnea could have contributed to his death.

Throughout the episode, Dr. G emphasizes the importance of responsible prescription drug use and the dangers of abusing prescription medication. She interviews experts in the field of addiction and drug abuse to provide context and insight into the effects of prescription drugs on the body.

Ultimately, through her detailed investigation and analysis, Dr. G is able to determine the cause of death in both cases and provide closure for the families of the deceased. Prescription For Change serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of responsible prescription drug use, and the potential consequences of abusing these powerful medications.