Dr. G: Medical Examiner (2004)
S06E01 Lethal Intake
Episode Overview
A 29-year-old man passes away after enduring three days of severe nausea and vomiting. Before his death, he confided in his sister that he suspected food poisoning from a fish sandwich he had consumed four days earlier. Although Dr. G knows food poisoning fatalities are uncommon, a recent news report about a fish poisoning outbreak prompts her to explore this angle. Meanwhile, a 42-year-old woman dies in a car crash caused by a drunk driver. To hold the driver accountable, it's essential to establish that she wasn’t at fault. Dr. G performs an autopsy to determine if a medical issue, like a heart attack or stroke, contributed to the accident. Ultimately, she uncovers an astonishing and unexpected revelation.