Ep 13. Choosing Joi

In ER season 5 episode 13 titled "Choosing Joi," the focus is on Carter as he tries to balance his personal and professional life. At the beginning of the episode, Carter spends the night with a woman named Joi, who is in his AA group. The next morning, as he arrives at the hospital for his shift, he discovers that one of his patients died overnight because he didn't receive proper treatment. Carter blames himself for not checking on the patient, but he is also preoccupied with Joi and his feelings for her.

Meanwhile, Benton is struggling to balance his personal life as well. He has been working long hours and his wife is feeling neglected. She confronts him about it and asks him to take some time off to attend their son's upcoming soccer game. Benton agrees to take time off, but when he gets to the game, he is called back to the hospital to deal with a critical patient.

As the episode progresses, Carter and Benton both try to balance their personal and professional lives, but they find it difficult. Carter struggles with his feelings for Joi and his guilt over the patient who died, while Benton struggles to be there for his family while also being a dedicated doctor. Both men are forced to make tough choices and deal with the consequences of those choices.

In addition to the personal storylines, the episode also deals with some medical cases. One patient is a young girl who is brought in after a fall. While her injuries seem minor at first, it is revealed that she has a dangerous blood clot that needs to be treated immediately. The doctors work quickly to save her life, but the situation is complicated by the fact that the girl's parents are Jehovah's Witnesses and refuse to allow her to receive a blood transfusion.

Another patient is a woman who is experiencing severe abdominal pain. The doctors suspect that she may have an ectopic pregnancy and quickly perform surgery to save her life. However, they discover that she has actually been experiencing an allergic reaction to her contraceptive patch, which has caused her organs to shut down.

Overall, ER season 5 episode 13 is a dramatic and emotional episode that explores the struggles of balancing personal and professional lives. The characters are forced to face tough choices and deal with the consequences of those choices. Through it all, the doctors at County General Hospital continue to work tirelessly to save lives and make a difference in their patients' lives.