New Amsterdam season 4 episode 13 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Max Goodwin has a peaceful morning in the park with his daughter, later helping a man with jock itch. At the hospital, tensions rise over patient management and personal relationships. A serious car accident brings in multiple victims, including a baby girl whose mother fears a repeat of a past tragedy. Max aids a man with gut fermentation syndrome and deals with a partner's complicated family dynamics. The episode reveals a baby's life-saving diagnosis, Leyla's career dilemma, and concludes with the sad news of Vijay's death.
Full Episode S04E13 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical condition does the man in the park have?
Jock itch.
How does Max Goodwin identify the drunk man's condition?
As gut fermentation syndrome.
What is the main concern of the mother whose baby was in a car accident?
She fears her baby has a serious health issue, similar to a past tragedy with another child.
What causes the drunk man's symptoms?
Excessive yeast in his digestive tract fermenting carbs into alcohol.
What genetic disorder is found in the baby from the car accident?
Thiamine metabolism dysfunction syndrome.
Who is Adam's legal guardian?
His sister.
Why does Adam's sister want him released from the hospital?
She believes she can take care of him at home.
What is the relationship issue between Max and Helen discussed in the episode?
Helen's strained relationship with her mother and Max's involvement in family matters.
Why does Leyla decide to leave her residency?
Due to the complications in her relationship with Lauren.
Who steps down from their position instead of Leyla?
Lauren.
What is the cause of the severe crush injuries in one patient?
A car accident.
What is the resolution of the argument between Max and Helen?
It ends with unresolved tensions about family and personal desires.
Who passes away at the end of the episode?
Vijay.
How does the episode portray the theme of family?
Through various characters dealing with familial relationships and obligations.
What is the mood at the end of the episode?
Sad and reflective, due to Vijay's passing.