Ep 12. Leave the Choice to Solomon

In Chicago Med season 5 episode 12 titled "Leave the Choice to Solomon," the focus is on the emergency room team as they deal with a range of medical cases in Chicago's busiest hospital. The episode begins with Dr. Charles and Dr. Manning treating a teenage boy whose mother brought him in after finding a mysterious lump on his body. They soon discover that the teen has been injecting himself with hormones in an effort to transition to a female. Charles and Manning must navigate the sensitive topic of gender identity while also working to resolve the medical issue at hand.

Meanwhile, Dr. Choi is dealing with a patient who has been in a coma for years. As the man's condition worsens, Choi must make a decision about whether to keep him on life support, which leads to a difficult conversation with the man's wife. Elsewhere, Dr. Halstead is dealing with a patient who has an unusual ailment that may require an unexpected form of treatment.

Throughout the episode, tensions rise between members of the emergency room team, as they grapple with complex ethical and emotional issues. Dr. Reese, who is still reeling from her recent breakup with Halstead, struggles to maintain her professional composure as she treats a patient with a traumatic brain injury. Meanwhile, Dr. Lanik, who has been at odds with his colleagues in the past, finds himself making a difficult call that could have serious ramifications.

As the episode progresses, the medical cases become increasingly dire, with each member of the Chicago Med team facing their own personal struggles and challenges. From Dr. Manning's attempt to reconcile her own biases with the needs of her patients to Dr. Charles' ongoing battle with addiction, "Leave the Choice to Solomon" delves deep into the personal and professional lives of the hospital staff.

Throughout it all, the emergency room team remains steadfast in their dedication to providing the best possible care for their patients, even as they grapple with their own demons and internal conflicts. And in the end, the episode leaves viewers with a sense of hope and perseverance, as the Chicago Med team faces each new challenge with courage and determination.