Poisonhouse M.d. : Season 1 Episode 8 Official

: Though treatable with penicillin, the brain damage to her pleasure centers is permanent, leaving her "doomed to feel good for the rest of [her] life". This case was inspired by a real story from Oliver Sacks' book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat . Critical Reception

: Pesticide-contaminated brand new jeans . The clothes were stolen and stored in a truck that had previously held the toxic chemical; the poison was absorbed through the boys' skin. Themes & Character Development PoisonHouse M.D. : Season 1 Episode 8

: This episode marks the first time characters note the similarities between House and Foreman (Omar Epps). Both are shown to prioritize the "puzzle" and medical victory over traditional bedside empathy, a recurring theme throughout the series. : Though treatable with penicillin, the brain damage

Reviews for the episode were generally positive, though some critics questioned the medical accuracy and the ethics of the doctors' behavior: The clothes were stolen and stored in a

: Much of the episode's tension comes from Matt’s mother, Margo (Roxanne Hart), who loses faith in the team after their early misdiagnoses cause Matt to seize. The episode explores the ends-justify-the-means approach when House has Chase (Jesse Spencer) impersonate a CDC official to trick the mother into consenting to life-saving treatment.