[s2e9] Deception Now

Despite overwhelming evidence that she is faking—confirmed when she takes antibiotics purely to induce symptoms—House remains convinced there is an underlying physical ailment.

" Deception " is the ninth episode of the second season of , which originally aired on December 13, 2005. The episode centers on Anica Jovanovich (guest star Cynthia Nixon ), a woman who collapses after a seizure at an off-track betting facility where Dr. Gregory House is also present. Core Conflict and Themes [S2E9] Deception

The medical team quickly suspects Anica has Münchausen syndrome, a disorder where patients fake symptoms to receive medical attention. Gregory House is also present

The episode's primary theme is the struggle to distinguish between mental and physical illness. In a reckless move to prove his diagnosis

In a reckless move to prove his diagnosis of aplastic anemia, House injects Anica with a cocktail of drugs to simulate life-threatening symptoms, forcing the team to treat her. Character Dynamics "House" Deception (TV Episode 2005) - IMDb