Chicago Med (TV Series) Reunion (2016) User Reviews

Reviewers Wrong on Point of Show

[quin-08502 · 9/10 · 7 February 2016]

Another great Med episode, although, I am a little lost on the tea story line. I figure it will play itself out in the future.

As for those reviewers complaining about the Mito story line, I think you missed the point. There was one doctor who was dismissive of Mito, but he was also the doctor who wanted to perform a muscle biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Muscle biopsy has been the standard for testing although other options are considered valid.

The whole point of this story line was that the dad was diagnosing his daughter's symptoms based off of information he was investigating on the internet and that her symptoms were most like a behavioral change to deal with her father's grief due to his wife's dying of cancer.

I appreciate all of the challenges families dealing with Mito have to face, but it appears you are taking an opportunity to highlight your cause based on a misrepresentation of this episode's story line. More people are aware of Mito now because of this show. You should be happy about that as awareness generally helps a cause. However, it was very disingenuous of all of the reviewers to misrepresent the story.

Loved episode 8. Keep it up Chicago Med.

Interesting episode

[stevimcewan · 10/10 · 14 February 2019]

I'm genuinely confused by other reviews of this episode. Others saying that the show writers made mito seem like it could be improved by an improved diet. That wasnt what happened at all. The whole point of the episode was that the girl DID NOT have mito. It was showing that the girl was making herself ill psychologically because it was the best way to get her fathers attention. The DAD diagnosed his daughter with mitochondria, no doctor ever confirmed it. This episode basically showed that you shouldn't diagnose over the internet.

The other story line with Ethan and his friend from the Navy was another story that showed how overworked the VA are and that they will do whatever they can to help their patients even if they have to work around the protocols. Was a very interesting and thought provoking episode.

Well written episode

[chloeemg · 10/10 · 19 July 2022]

I'm not sure the other reviews understand the point of this episode. The child does not have mitochondrial disease, hence why the symptoms don't match. She is experiencing psychological stress that is manifesting as physical symptoms that are being exasperated by polypharmacy.

Besides that, I really enjoyed this episode. All the storylines were well written and interesting.

Best episode of Chicago med ever

[Kjwibird · 10/10 · 8 June 2019]

Very compact story line that gives a great sense of tension. All cases are compelling. A bonus is the kick-start of the Downey-Rhodes relationship - my favorite in the entire show.

Obviously some people are trying to seek empathy with the MITO thing here. Sorry you're not getting it, cuz you're ignoring the basic fact that the girl DOES NOT HAVE mtio! She's faking it to get her father's attention! This whole thing has nothing to do with the disease.They just happened to pick it as a scapegoat. But yeah, you guys are unfortunate to have it, and I hope it doesn't affect your IQ or something.

Episode about medical kidnapping

[kerrysmiles · 1/10 · 30 June 2023]

This is completely wrong and happens. Watch Take care of Anya and be careful about going to hospitals with child abuse specialists. I'm so disgusted that this episode took place and made it seem like it was Munchausen by proxy. It's absolutely disgusting. There's a whole website dedicated to children who have been medically kidnapped. Folks with rare or health conditions that aren't as well known about are at risk going to the hospital. This is why parents of complex children are afraid of going to the hospital. I'm a rare disease patient. Even I quickly start to recognize when a doctor doesn't believe me. That would make sense for all of her behaviors that they recorded. It's disgusting that they think it's okay to record children. This stuff really happens. Protect your kids. If medical professionals seem at all like they don't believe you leave before they can get a court order to take your child's custody. The Girl Anya was kept in the hospital for 3 months in a bed. The only reason she got out is because her mother unalived herself to free her daughter.

Chicago Med wrong on Mitochondria

[orangiemn · 1/10 · 4 February 2016]

If you make a show about a real disease, at least follow the facts of the disease. Had you written the girl with having cancer, then said if she ate better and exercised more she wouldn't have cancer , do you think you would be on the air next week? Basically that is what you have done to all Mitochondrial Myopathy patients and their families! Many have lost family members to the disease, and many more will die from it without a cure. Just because most of your viewer's know nothing of Mito, they will now have a preconceived notion of Mito! And make more jokes to people with the disease when they see them use a power cart shopping, or park in a handicap spot. They say you should leave that for someone who needs it! Well they basically need it the most, they only look healthy! If they were to walk the same distance, they would be in the ER where most doctors know about as much about MITO as the idiots that make comments to people! And your show was just another slap in the face! You never mentioned Rabdomyolsis once! And that is usually what a MITO patient goes to the ER for. Otherwise they avoid going to the doctor due to their autoimmune system. Getting sick is not safe for them, and can have many complicated effects. As you sit back and laugh at this, you should know it can be genetic, and you may have it! You may be the next one with it and you just don't know it. And your doctor may miss all the signs. The ER doctors won't know what to do! You will be in great danger. Lucky to live through it if you do. Or maybe you need anesthesia, and you die. Because without knowing you have Mitochondrial Myopathy regular anesthesia will kill you. So start thinking about any family members that didn't make it to a full life expectancy. They may of had one of the many forms of MITO, and you could be next! Remember watch the show and enjoy!

This show makes a mockery of a serious health problem!

[waldorfpc · 1/10 · 5 February 2016]

I have Mitochondrial Disease, and I am really offended at this show. I am more like disgusted! It is people like you guys who make up lies about a disease who make folks with Mitochondrial Disease scared to go to the ER and stuff like that. You have made a mockery of our disease, basically conveying it is fake. Eating better will not help. Some of us can't even eat at all or must rely on meds to digest solid foods. What do we do then. Some of us cannot control our bladders and bowels, and some of us are blind or deaf. Are we faking those things also? We live with muscle pain, severe fatigue and neurological symptoms, and no it is not conversion disorder either where all that crap is in your head. If I could just think all my pain away, heck, I would join the best meditation classes in the world even if it meant traveling to India because I hate having to rely on meds for my pain.

This disease is devastating an life-altering, and those of us with it certainly do not want it. Don't you think if eating better or changing my lifestyle would help I would do it already? Heck, I would buy the most expensive organic food money could offer.

Before making a show about a disease, you will want to get your facts straight. There are real lab tests that diagnose this disease, and there are actual protocols for treatment. And guess what, all of this is outlined in medical journals. So get your facts straight and stop trying to make people and doctors who do not know about the disease our enemies.

For information about the disease, such as peer reviewed medical journal articles, go to: Life is hard enough for those of us with Mitochondrial Disease, stop making it worse! This episode seriously needs to be suspended and pulled, never to be shown again. You guys had an opportunity to do good for the Mitochondrial Disease community and instead choose not to do it. Shame on you! I thank God that none of my doctors over the years both in childhood and in adulthood never thought I was making everything up. I thank God they were not that narrow minded and continued to keep looking. I finally got my diagnosis and am on treatment which is definitely a blessing. My treatment has improved my quality of life. And guess what? Real medical tests, like a muscle biopsy, an EMG and bloodwork, gave me my diagnosis!

Horribly wrong on mitochondrial disease

[acbliton · 1/10 · 4 February 2016]

There is plenty of scientific medical evidence about what mitochondrial disease is. If your imaginary MD's have no idea, it is because they are incompetent. This show has done a terrible disservice to some very sick mitochondrial disease patients out there. Perhaps you remember the famous young poet Matty Stepanek, who is one of many children and adults who have died of this disease. Mitochondrial disease patients often look well until a virus or a growth spurt or too much exercise or heat or stress throws them into a metabolic crisis. They may suddenly go hypoglycemic, or their blood may become too acidic, or their muscle fibers may suddenly break down, leading to organ failure or death. They often need feeding tube support to survive. Parents must stay on top of their child's condition or risk the worst happening. When emergency room doctors ignore the parents and the advice of the patient's treating physician, oftentimes the child suffers grievous injury which, unfortunately, has happened to many children with this disease. In addition, the science behind "medical child abuse" is so poor as to verge on pseudoscience. Please get your facts straight. You can learn more about mitochondrial disease at the Muscular Dystrophy Association and at the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation.

Very Annoying Advance Dialog

[doug2go · 2/10 · 3 February 2016]

This show must have been shown for the blind - there was a continuing background dialog describing actors movements before and during when they were happening like it was coming from an on set director . It became a distraction for the show to the point I almost turned it off. I would normally rate this show an 8 but I didn't enjoy this episode and if Dick Wolf approves of this type of distraction in future shows I will find something else to watch. The characters are excellent with a good chemistry as usual . The writing is excellent and the show moves as usual . I particularly like the romantic interludes that don't over whelm the action Addendum: Since writing this review I discovered that my cable box was leaking the "Video Description frequency" which was disabled but functioning never the less - I watched the show "On Demand" and have changed my rating from 2 - 5 - because of mis representing the Miti disease for the sake of entertainment - should be less mis leading .

Please get facts correct on mitochondrial disease

[mightymitomom · 1/10 · 5 February 2016]

Please research rare or misunderstood diseases before airing an episode about them. Mitochondrial disease is a devastating illness, and four members of my family suffer daily from mito. My six year old is fed by feeding tube into her small intestine via feeding pump 21 hours per day.

Mito is a life-shortening illness and has no cure and no drug treatment and no known prognosis. Do a show explaining how horrible it is to live with mito, and focus on how horrible it is ON THE FAMILY when ignorant doctors brush off a child or adult who suffers daily, simply because the doctor has not learned the facts, and is not aware of the huge array of confusing symptoms that present with mitochondrial disease.

Please run an episode of an ignorant Doctor becoming humbled as she realizes she added to the suffering of a patient, and a patient's family, by not taking mitochondrial disease seriously. Please, and thank you.

What a joke!

[hdprice22 · 3/10 · 14 December 2022]

Let's start with Dr. Halstead. He was given direct and legally binding order, yet he defied them to resuscitate a patient. Everyone in the room just went along with it and listened to him when they knew about the DNR. Then, the hospital gets sued for this and he doesn't get suspended? What world do they live in?

Then, Dr. Halstead goes behind the patients back to her husband to try and make her join the clinical trial. If a patient fighting cancer chooses to forgo treatment, why would a doctor think they can make the decisions for the patient?

Next is Dr. Rhodes, he is in the ER when Dr. Downey comes in unconscious and Rhodes announces it's Downey like he's announcing what he had for breakfast, very nonchalant. Nobody even seemed worried it was Downey.

Next is Reese, her patient dies and nobody knows? He wasn't wearing an arm cuff, an oximeter or anything to monitor his stats? Yes, he came in for lice, but they don't care about his stats?

This entire episode was unbelievable and so poorly done.