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Dr. Jason Wheeler was a resident in Emergency Medicine at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. He was portrayed by Jürgen Hooper.

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What led Dr. Jason Wheeler to turn to alcohol and drugs? toggle section
Dr. Jason Wheeler, an Emergency Medicine resident at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, resorted to alcohol and drugs due to the challenges he encountered in the ER. His reliance on these substances resulted in a deterioration in his medical performance and a loss of confidence in his professional abilities.
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What were the consequences of Dr. Jason Wheeler's substance abuse on his medical practice? toggle section
Dr. Jason Wheeler's substance abuse, notably alcohol and drugs, had a detrimental effect on his medical practice at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. His addiction led to an increase in errors with his patients and a loss of confidence in his medical skills. The most tragic outcome was the death or critical disability of three patients due to an unknown drug overdose, which led to his removal from the situation.
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Who are the three patients that Dr. Jason Wheeler failed to save? toggle section
Dr. Jason Wheeler, while working at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, faced difficulties in the ER, leading to substance abuse. His performance deteriorated, resulting in serious mistakes. Three patients under his care, all suffering from an unidentified drug overdose, either died or became critically disabled.
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What role does Dr. Jason Wheeler play in 'Chicago Med'? toggle section
In 'Chicago Med', Dr. Jason Wheeler, portrayed by Jürgen Hooper, served as an Emergency Medicine resident at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center. He battled with substance abuse due to the ER's pressures, leading to critical errors with patients and a decline in his medical skills. His character arc ended tragically with his suicide after a case involving three patients who died or became critically disabled due to an unknown drug overdose.
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In 'Chicago Med', Dr. Jason Wheeler, an Emergency Medicine resident at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, grapples with his demanding role, resorting to substance abuse. His deteriorating performance leads to patient harm and fatalities. His narrative concludes with his suicide.
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Biography[]

Jason was shown to seriously struggle working in the ER, turning to alcohol and drugs in order to cope. Once he turned to alcohol, he continued to make more mistakes with his patients and lost confidence in his ability to perform medicine.

Three patients come in with an unknown drug overdose and eventually end up dead or critically disabled. He has to be dragged away by Dr. Halstead as he was drunk and ends up throwing up as well. (Graveyard Shift)

He asks Sarah Reese about being in psychiatry as he's not sure he's suited for working in the ER, following missing a problem with one of the pregnant patients which causes a shortage of O-negative blood, leading to them having to ration out what they had left. He asks Sarah to prescribe him a benzodiazepine, but she refuses to do so without the permission of Dr. Charles. (Cold Front)

He asks Sarah briefly about what it's like to get therapy, but is interrupted before she's able to answer the question. (Prisoner's Dilemma)

Jason walks into the hospital one morning, smiling and saying hello to everyone. He walks to the balcony on the 10th floor, climbs up onto the edge, and walks over the edge. He dies upon impact. (Monday Mourning)

Appearances[]

Season 2
Soul Care Win Loss Natural History Brother's Keeper Extreme Measures
Alternative Medicine Inherent Bias Free Will Uncharted Territory Heart Matters
Graveyard Shift Mirror Mirror Theseus' Ship Cold Front Lose Yourself
Prisoner's Dilemma Monday Mourning Lesson Learned Ctrl Alt Generation Gap
Deliver Us White Butterflies Love Hurts
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