Ep 17. The Ghosts of the Past

Dr. Ethan Choi is dealing with his inner demons on Chicago Med season 5 episode 17 titled "The Ghosts of the Past." Ethan's PTSD is once again resurfacing, and he's struggling to keep his mind clear while handling the pressures of his job.

While Ethan is one of the best doctors Chicago Med has ever seen, the horrors he has seen in the field have started to take a toll on him. He is still haunted by the events of his last deployment, during which he not only lost his girlfriend but also saw a fellow soldier die in his arms.

In this episode, Ethan will have to confront these ghosts from his past while trying to help a young girl with a serious medical condition. The case is one of the most challenging ones he has faced this season, and it only adds to the pressure he is already feeling.

Meanwhile, Dr. Will Halstead is facing his own challenges. After his difficult break-up with Dr. Natalie Manning, Will is struggling to move on and is making some bad choices. He is drinking too much and behaving recklessly, putting not only himself but also his patients in danger.

Will's colleagues at Chicago Med are worried about him, and they will have to intervene before he spirals out of control. But whether they will be able to get through to Will and help him turn his life around remains to be seen.

Elsewhere in the hospital, Dr. Crockett Marcel is dealing with a patient who is refusing treatment. The patient is a young woman who is convinced that her illness is caused by a spiritual entity that's haunting her. Crockett will have to find a way to convince her otherwise and help her get the medical treatment she so desperately needs.

With emotions running high and tensions mounting, "The Ghosts of the Past" is an episode not to be missed. It's a powerful reminder of the human toll that comes with being a doctor, and the importance of finding a way to deal with the trauma that comes with the job.