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11. Family Practice

After complaining about unusual symptoms, Cuddy's mother, Arlene, is admitted to Princeton Plainsboro. Still, stubborn Arlene insists that House be removed from the case, forcing House to develop non-conventional - and illegal - means to treat his patient.

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Cuddy's mother ( Candice Bergen ) is rushed to the hospital with heart problems, but refuses treatment by House. When he discovers what is killing her, House, his team, and Cuddy risk their careers to give her the treatment without Cuddy's mother or her doctor finding out. During the case, Masters weighs the dangers of coming clean versus keeping quiet. Meanwhile, Taub risks his side job working for his ex-brother-in-law to correct what he deems to be a medical oversight. Final Diagnosis: Cobalt poisoning secondary to metallosis Absent: Robert Sean Leonard as James Wilson and Olivia Wilde as Remy "Thirteen" Hadley

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