Ep 12. The Providers

The Providers is the 12th episode of season 11 of the medical drama series ER. The episode begins with Abby (Maura Tierney) and Kovac (Goran Visnjic) discussing the possibility of having children. Meanwhile, Dr. Simon Brenner (David Lyons) is excited to learn that he has been accepted to a prestigious fellowship program in Australia.

As the doctors at County General Hospital handle their usual cases, they encounter a number of challenges. A young boy with a broken leg is brought in, but he is also suffering from a severe infection. Dr. Pratt (Mekhi Phifer) and Dr. Gallant (Sharif Atkins) work together to try and save his life.

Elsewhere in the hospital, Dr. Morris (Scott Grimes) is dealing with a difficult patient who doesn't want to be treated. He enlists the help of Nurse Samantha Taggart (Linda Cardellini) to try and convince the patient to cooperate. Meanwhile, Dr. Carter (Noah Wyle) has a heart-to-heart conversation with a patient who is dying of cancer.

As the day goes on, the doctors at County General face more challenges. A woman comes in with complications from a previous surgery, and the doctors must act quickly to save her life. Dr. Kovac also has a difficult case when a pregnant woman with a rare condition is brought in.

As the episode draws to a close, the doctors reflect on the challenges they faced and the patients they were able to help. Abby and Kovac also make an important decision about their future.

Overall, The Providers is a poignant episode that highlights the difficult work that doctors and nurses do every day. The episode explores themes of life, death, and the importance of family, making it a must-watch for fans of the show.