Ep 19. Hurt

Dr. Shaun Murphy and the team at St. Bonaventure Hospital are faced with a difficult case in episode 19 of season 3 of The Good Doctor, titled "Hurt." When a young woman arrives at the hospital with a punctured lung, the team must work quickly to stabilize her and assess the extent of her injuries.

As they delve deeper into the patient's history, they discover that she may have been the victim of domestic abuse. This revelation raises ethical questions for the doctors as they work to treat her injuries while also ensuring her safety outside of the hospital.

Meanwhile, the hospital is in the midst of a major shake-up as the board considers potential layoffs and restructuring. Dr. Andrews, the hospital president, must fight to protect his staff and maintain the hospital's commitment to providing quality care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

As tensions mount and the pressure to save lives grows, the doctors at St. Bonaventure must navigate both the medical and ethical implications of their work. Will they be able to save their patient and protect her from further harm, while also weathering the uncertainty of the hospital's future?

With compelling character development, nuanced medical scenarios, and thought-provoking ethical dilemmas, "Hurt" is a standout episode of The Good Doctor that exemplifies the series' commitment to telling poignant, relevant stories that push the boundaries of the medical drama genre.