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While Shaun deals with Evan, Dr. Claire Browne and Dr. Jared Kalu handle a man with severe abdominal pain.

In the episode (Season 1, Episode 5), Dr. Shaun Murphy faces a case that strikes at the core of his personal history when he meets Evan Gallico , a young boy who looks exactly like his late brother, Steve. The Encounter with Evan

: After staying up all night reviewing the case, Shaun finds a "point three percent" chance—hence the episode title—that Evan doesn't have cancer at all, but rather a treatable condition like a bone infection. The_Good_Doctor_1x05_Point_Three_Percent_ITA_EN...

While working in the exam area at St. Bonaventure, Shaun is stunned to see Evan, whose resemblance to Steve is uncanny.

They discover the man has tapeworms that have migrated to his brain. While Shaun deals with Evan, Dr

The test is eventually completed, but the results are devastating: Shaun's hopeful theory is wrong. Evan does have terminal cancer.

: Evan’s parents have chosen not to tell him he is dying, wanting him to live his remaining time without fear. Shaun, who values absolute truth, struggles with this "merciful" deception. Seeking a Different Answer In the episode (Season 1, Episode 5), Dr

Jared uses the case to reflect on his own life, sharing with the patient's son how he chose medicine over his wealthy family’s business expectations. Point Three Percent | The Good Doctor Wiki | Fandom