Ep 7. Death and Taxes
- TV14
- November 13, 2003
- 44 min
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8.0 (307)
In ER season 10 episode 7, titled "Death and Taxes," the doctors and nurses of County General Hospital are faced with a variety of challenging cases.
Dr. Pratt must treat a young girl who has a rare genetic condition that leaves her susceptible to infections. The girl's father is also in the hospital and is struggling to cope with the possibility of losing his daughter. Meanwhile, Dr. Kovac and Dr. Gallant treat a man who was injured in a motorcycle accident, and must navigate his complicated insurance situation in order to provide him with the care he needs.
Elsewhere in the hospital, Abby's mother, Maggie, is admitted due to complications from her ongoing battle with alcoholism. Abby tries to balance caring for her mother with her responsibilities as a nurse, but struggles to avoid getting emotionally involved in her mother's situation.
In addition to these personal dramas, the staff at County General must deal with the usual influx of patients and the never-ending administrative battles that come with working in a hospital. As always, the show's focus is on the human stories behind each medical case, and the doctors and nurses who work tirelessly to heal their patients.
Overall, "Death and Taxes" is a typically intense and emotionally charged episode of ER, handling a variety of complex medical and personal issues with sensitivity and grace. It's a reminder of why the show remains a classic of the medical drama genre, and why it continues to be remembered fondly by fans.