MDA
Seizoen 2
MDA is an Australian television series that aired between 2002 and 2005 on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It concerned the day-to-day operation of legal firm MDA, which specialised in medical defence.
Where to Watch MDA • Seizoen 2
22 Episodes
- Precious LittleA3
Precious LittleElla and Happy face a hard fight defending a doctor who trusted a pathology report and thus missed a cancer in a nine-year-old boy. The biopsy slides and the pathologist are missing. Richard becomes emotionally involved with the terminally ill boy, and is shaken to discover that the parents absolutely refuse to tell their son he's dying. With the trial fast tracked, Ella enlists unpredictable surgeon Mr Simon Lloyd as an expert witness. His care and passion for the case and the mediation provide unexpected results and a violent response from Richard, when Simon breaks the rules and confronts the grieving parents. When the elusive pathologist shows up, she confesses she got it wrong and Ella is devastated. At Kato & Pittman, Caitlin is reminded of her junior status when Richard has her drawing up wills. But Caitlin discovers her client's husband could well have a very large med-neg claim against their GP, who failed to diagnose kidney failure. It should be an easy and big win for Caitli - AftershocksA5
AftershocksElla, unhappy at Happy and Amanda's legal tactics over representing a deceased MDA member, tells Happy that she's been offered a fulltime job at St Albans Hospital. As she thinks it over - and then accepts the job - she approaches surgeon Simon Lloyd as her replacement. When Happy realises that Ella really is leaving MDA, he regards it as a betrayal. Caitlin and Richard argue over the case of a woman left with paralysed vocal chords after a throat operation. Caitlin thinks the woman has no case, but cunning Richard finds a point of attack. The real source of tension between them is Caitlin's new lover, Justin. Over at MDA, a psychiatrist seeks Amanda's advice. The police are bugging her therapy sessions with a man they suspect of murder. Amanda realises that man is Justin. What does she do about it? - Taking it on the ChinA6
Taking it on the ChinSurgeon Simon Lloyd has his first day as a case manager at MDA, as Ella sadly packs up to leave. Layla prepares a farewell, while Happy buries himself in work. Amanda and Simon work together on the paralysed vocal chords case, but Amanda doesn’t know what to make of the enigmatic Simon. While Richard and Caitlin also prepare for the vocal chords case, he learns accidentally that the police suspect Caitlin’s new lover of murder. - Paved with Good Intentions
A7Paved with Good IntentionsLayla tries to help an old school friend whose sister is brain damaged after a pethidine overdose. Before long, Happy and Jamie are dealing with a writ naming five defendants, who cannot agree on damages or tactics. Meanwhile, Richard finds the plaintiff’s family equally hard to handle. Simon and Amanda argue heatedly about representing a med student accused of sexual misconduct. Caitlin, still vulnerable, identifies with the victim. - A Reasonable PassionA11
A Reasonable PassionThe group of doctors suing MDA now personalise their grievances and attack Happy in the media. But Happy fights back—with some help from a retired Flying Doctor. The old doc is being sued for negligence in delivering a baby, but Jamie discovers he can’t remember the incident at all. - Second BiteA17
Second BiteHappy's son Jason tells Happy he's seeing a psychiatrist and wants Happy to come to his next therapy session. Richard overrides his abrasive new assistant Fran in the choice of a respectable plaintiff for a "wrongful birth" claim. Simon and Amanda represent an anxious plastic surgeon accused of negligence while holding a "Botox party". Amanda's former lover appears unexpectedly and wants to pick up where they left off. - Conflict of InterestA18
Conflict of InterestHappy is amazed and dismayed when his son's psychiatrist is accused of sexual misconduct. Simon the surgeon needs some minor knee surgery himself, but he's never been a patient before. Amanda and Jamie represent a radiologist whose female patient suffered an extreme allergic reaction to X-ray dye. Problems arise when Jamie finds himself attracted to the motor-mouth patient. - Without PrejudiceA20
Without PrejudiceSimon and Amanda represent a well-meaning GP whose teenage anorexia patient died during his experimental treatment. Amanda is less than impressed when Happy not only takes charge of two of her cases, but also discusses her private life with their colleague, the handsome Dr Simon Lloyd. Layla discovers the Supreme Court must rule in her grandmother's case and Layla will need a QC to represent her. - Pas de DeuxA21
Pas de DeuxElla becomes involved with an unqualified and anarchic Russian doctor Mikhail Voronin. Richard goes beyond his duty when he tries to help a ballerina with a spinal injury which she says has ruined her career. Simon and Amanda have a day in the country, investigating a GP accused of over-servicing his elderly patients. Office rumours about Amanda and Richard cause friction at MDA. - Memento Mori
A22Memento MoriRichard turns to Happy for help when his old mentor, whom he is representing, threatens to expose his sometimes dubious practices. Jamie is drawn into a case where a father has had his baby daughter vaccinated, over the strong objections of the mother. Layla finally gets her ruling from the Supreme Court over the future of her dying grandmother. Simon and Amanda wonder whether their relationship has a future-or if they even have a relationship.
