As a seasoned surgical nurse who’s spent decades observing the chaos of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, I gotta say, this latest turn of events has me scratchin’ my head more than a stubborn surgical knot. Mika’s emotional outburst in the OR was as unexpected as a patient walking in with a unicorn horn instead of an appendix!
As a dedicated fan of “Grey’s Anatomy,” I often find myself suspecting that every medical office I visit is breaching HIPAA regulations. When I go for my annual check-up with my general practitioner, I can’t help but scan her expressions, wondering if she’s shared a colleague’s confidential health information with her spouse. The nurse casually walking by? She might be on her way to secretly meet her girlfriend (a renowned orthopedic surgeon) in the on-call room, after perusing my entire medical history. So it was quite amusing – even refreshing – to hear Meredith jokingly admit this week that, indeed, she violated HIPAA by informing Nick about Catherine’s biopsy. Frankly, I can’t help but wonder, isn’t that just part of the job in your line of work?
This week’s installment delves into the various guidelines, both written and unwritten, formal and informal, that govern Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. There are those that are officially stated, such as HIPAA, which the doctors often disregard, and there are others you pick up through observation – for instance, despite its claims of meritocracy, those in charge often show favoritism. Such an atmosphere can foster petty behavior, and this week, it was clear that’s exactly what happened.
To begin, we’ll look at Character 1, Richard Webber. Upon discovering the truth about Catherine, he became upset and mistakenly vented his frustration towards an innocent party instead.
The ongoing struggle with Catherine’s concealed tumor had started to feel monotonous, and Meredith found herself in a particularly challenging predicament. Catherine has been hesitant to disclose her cancer’s return to Richard, while Richard has repeatedly avoided surgery yet again, leaving him with ample spare time to roam the hospital halls and pick up snippets of his wife’s illness. This situation is far from ideal for Meredith, who yearns to resume her work on Alzheimer’s research, but sometimes circumstances are beyond one’s control.
Here’s Nick’s role: He helps devise a plan when Richard seems hesitant about the complex kidney transplant operation, despite his reservations. The scheme involves Nick distracting Richard with surgery while Meredith and Bailey secretly perform a biopsy on Catherine in the clinic. Given her nature, Catherine is pushy throughout the process, questioning why it took so long to finish a procedure that wasn’t designed for such use. It seems she even missed an opportunity to tease Meredith about her button-down shirt and loose tie. Meredith, being in a professional setting, should have worn her tie more formally.
It was clear from the start that this episode wouldn’t run smoothly. Given Catherine’s condition, it was only a matter of time before she started vomiting blood. Naturally, Meredith would have to call Nick in the middle of an operation, disrupting a kidney transplant on a tense surgical nurse portrayed by Jack McBrayer from 30 Rock. Fortunately, despite the interruption, the transplant proceeded successfully. However, it was predictable that Richard would be furious when he learned that Meredith had informed Nick (Nick of all people!) rather than him – the surrogate father who had supported her on countless occasions in the past.
Richard, I have a question for you. Don’t you recall those instances when you kept secrets from your wife Adele, like the hidden tumor or the affair with Meredith’s mother? Perhaps it would be wise for you to reconsider your position, given your past actions. In this current situation involving Meredith and Catherine, she seems to have taken a balanced approach by sharing information both to safeguard Catherine’s secret and ensure that if things go awry, someone could quickly reach Richard. Compared to the typical solutions on Grey’s, I’d say this one is quite ethical.
One positive byproduct of this whole mess? Bailey’s quick thinking during the biopsy and her impeccable bedside manner helps Catherine finally see the light long enough to give her her job back. We all knew this was coming — as Catherine admits, Bailey’s mere presence helps make this hospital great — but still, it was satisfying to see. This is bad news, however, for poor Petty Person Number Two, Sydney Heron, who came back to Grey Sloan to take over Bailey’s job only to get booted off after [checks notes] only three weeks. I’d say what the hell, but honestly, this is classic Grey’s.
Before Sydney steps down as residency program director, she confronts Ben for arriving early to his interview, accusing him openly. The writer who penned “I reject nepotism” deserves a raise, an Emmy, and a fruit bouquet, as I nearly spilled Diet Coke on my laptop from laughing so hard. After asking a few fair inquiries about job-hopping, Ben lashes out, delivering a passionate speech about his experience in counseling people and being married for 12 years, yet he still managed to land the position. It seems the job market is thriving for this individual; soon, he’ll be penning LinkedIn poems about assertive job interview tactics. I wouldn’t call him Petty Person Number Three, but rather his behavior was simply mortifying.
To sum it up, Sydney, the queen of “healing with love,” has concluded her reign. As a former member and editor-in-chief of the Sydney Heron Haters Club and publisher of the “We Hate Sydney Heron Quarterly”, I never thought I’d find myself saying this, but I find myself admiring Sydney these days. Perhaps it’s because I’ve grown older and can now appreciate her unyielding, insincere cheer and hidden passive aggression, or maybe it’s simply because this season has given Sydney some of the best lines. For three wonderful weeks, Sydney has been dishing out reality checks, telling terrible jokes (such as “I have some traumatic news — you’re with Owen in the ER”), and seemingly planning a retreat for the interns, all while delivering delightfully petty one-liners. Watching her pack up her things actually made me feel sad, which shows how powerful this show can be in transforming even the most skeptical of hearts. Until we meet again, Sydney! See you in approximately a decade.
Among the patients of the week, there’s one who stands out – Donna, affectionately known as Petty Person Number Four. She has an unusual wish: she stubbornly refuses to complete an advance directive, hoping to live longer than her ex-husband whom she calls a “bastard.” We can only cheer her on! It turns out that once she learns about her ex’s demise, Donna lets out both laughter and tears before agreeing to a Do Not Resuscitate order. Kudos to her! Moreover, Donna’s unique attitude provides an opportunity for Schmitt to reconnect with James the Charismatic Chaplain from last week – and perhaps even spark a romantic connection leading to a date. Here’s hoping they one day share a minivan and a couple of kids on their way to soccer practice!
Another Patient of the Week would be Rianne, a surrogate mother who has been rejected by four surgeons due to her rapidly growing spine tumor. Fortunately for her, Amelia is still waiting for a new lab following Catherine’s (petty) seizure of hers, leaving her with little to do but fiddle with her thumbs and gaze idly into microscopes. With some free time on her hands, why not tackle an extremely challenging surgery? In the end, Amelia and Teddy successfully perform the operation, which has significantly boosted Amelia’s reputation as a skilled surgeon for those facing impossible medical cases. However, before they could complete the procedure, Mika became agitated in the operating room, scolding everyone for treating Rianne like a test subject. This raises questions about what is happening between them…
It seems that Mika’s sister has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 22 years old. This unfortunate news marks the end of Mika and Jules’ romantic involvement (in other words, numerous kissing episodes). Given the current circumstances, Mika can’t handle any additional changes in her life right now. Also, she is leaving the show after this season, so she has decided to just be friends with Jules. It’s understandable, but it’s also sad because their brief relationship was incredibly adorable.
Regarding the adorable subject… Could anyone genuinely believe that Jo was going to give birth at another hospital miles away, given the unpredictable nature of this series? It’s almost as if a sudden roadblock would appear just when she goes into labor. However, after witnessing the inspiring operation performed by Amelia and Teddy, Jo makes the wise decision to deliver her baby at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Link may have used an awkward phrase, but he isn’t off base when he says, “If I were a woman, I’d want Carina DeLuca taking care of me.” By the way, it’s high time we see Carina DeLuca again on our screens – wouldn’t that be wonderful?
To wrap things up, let’s delve into character Six, Simone. When Nick assigned Lucas to the kidney transplant operation that she had been studying all night for, she was extremely upset, almost enraged – think “accusing your boyfriend of being a nepotistic baby in show business” level of anger. (There seems to be a lot of nepotism discussions this season! Did these medical professionals finally read up on the concept and realize what it means? Should we inform everyone? Should we organize a party? Should we invite Bella Hadid?) Simone’s criticism stung deeply for Lucas, who had decided last week that he would rather redo his intern year than leverage his uncle Derek’s connections to get out of trouble. Simone knew her remark was beneath the belt, but it didn’t prevent her from appearing doubtful when Nick tried to calm their anxious patient before the surgery, suggesting that Lucas might not be capable of handling the procedure. I understand she’s upset, but there is a right time and place for such expressions.
Despite my affection for #Lumone, I can’t help but yearn for fewer fights and more steamy elevator encounters instead. Where is the romance? Where are the adorable moments of closeness? Why are these tender scenes now happening behind closed doors? For their constant conflicts to be believable, we need to experience the raw passion and emotional bond that fuels it all. Routine advice from mentors about how they “make each other better” won’t suffice. Here’s to hoping for more of those moments next week. Let’s not let the simmering tension between them go to waste.
The OR Board
I get that an awake kidney transplant is supposed to be revolutionary and cutting-edge, but given my feelings towards any type of awake surgery, it’s a definite “no, no, no” for me. The improved results don’t change my stance; just give me the general anesthesia instead!
Was it just me, or did everyone else find it surprising when Amelia and Teddy swiftly rolled Rhian directly into surgery from her consultation without any delays, not even a call with an insurance company? Oh, how wonderful it would be to inhabit a realm where such immediate care is the norm…
• Do we have any bets on how long Ben will actually stay in the residency program this time? Also, what’s his next career pivot going to be? Because I fully do not believe he’s going to last more than three years as a surgeon. Sydney’s comment about his lack of “stick-to-it-iveness” might’ve set him off, but that’s probably because she read him like an old library book.
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