Ep 16. My Brother's Keeper

In season 4 episode 16 of ER titled "My Brother's Keeper," the staff at County General are faced with a variety of challenging cases. Dr. Benton (Eriq La Salle) becomes emotional when a high school basketball star with a serious illness, who he mentored in the past, is admitted to the hospital. Dr. Carter (Noah Wyle) and Dr. Chen (Ming-Na Wen) are on opposite sides when they both treat two elderly patients with different priorities for their end-of-life care.

Meanwhile, Dr. Weaver (Laura Innes) is faced with a difficult ethical dilemma when a patient comes in with no identification and a serious injury and the only person who knows the patient's identity and medical history is the patient's HIV positive brother. Dr. Ross (George Clooney) clashes with a terminally ill patient's father over ICU treatment, while Carol (Julianna Margulies) tries to help a man whose life is falling apart due to alcoholism.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise as the different cases become more complicated and emotional. The staff must navigate their own personal beliefs and relationships as they work to provide the best possible care for their patients. With high stakes and emotional moments, "My Brother's Keeper" is a captivating episode that highlights the heart and dedication of the ER staff in trying times.