This Anamnesis episode is called “Eureka.” In medicine, a "eureka moment" usually comes for us through special patients. As much as we teach patients, they teach us so much more.

Chapter 1. The Death of One Little Girl Helped Millions (4:28): A case more than 35 years ago has spurred discoveries ever since. Story by Kevin Tracey, MD.

Chapter 2. Screaming Patient, No Restraints (16:00): A story about empathy in emergency psychiatry. Story by Scott Zeller, MD.

Chapter 3. Diagnosing the Mind of a Special Patient (26:40): This patient proved that rare isn't always rare. Story by Deborah Serani, PsyD.

Episode produced by Crystal Phend

Hosted by Amy Ho, MD

Sound engineering by Greg Laub

Theme music by Palomar