Unsanitary Practices in Medical Dramas

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the portrayal of medical practices in a television drama, specifically focusing on a scene where a character consumes vomit to make a diagnosis. Participants express their reactions to this depiction and question its realism and implications.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the realism of a doctor eating vomit, suggesting it reflects poorly on medical practices.
  • Another participant identifies the show as "House" and mentions it can be enjoyable despite the controversial scene.
  • Concerns are raised about the potential health risks associated with consuming vomit from a rabies-infected patient, with uncertainty about whether it poses a risk of rabies transmission.
  • A participant humorously suggests the scene might belong in a different show, like "Fear Factor," questioning the show's quality and the plausibility of the medical scenario presented.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the appropriateness and realism of the scene, with no consensus reached on whether the portrayal is acceptable or realistic.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific actions and health implications without providing definitive conclusions about the medical accuracy or safety of the depicted practices.

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Okay I just finished watching American Idol. I didn't change the channel afterwards and some Dr. Detective show came on. Here's the basic premise so far. A homeless lady is having seizures and admitted to the hospital. the daddy detective doctor calls all the baby detective doctors into the room with the big table. He says, "We need to find out who this lady is." then he dumps her belongings onto the big table. All the baby doctor detectives plug their noses. DDD says, "Vomit, still moist." as he's sniffing her clothes. Then he sticks his finger in the vomit and sticks his finger in his mouth. "Salty" he says.

What the hell kind of Doctor eats homeless vomit? Should this be moved to the biology forum?
 
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tribdog said:
What the hell kind of Doctor eats homeless vomit? Should this be moved to the biology forum?

Please don't.
 
Easy answer- One in a T.V. show.
 
That show is called House and can be an enjoyable watch.
 
the guy ate a homeless persons vomit in order to make a diagnosis, then he gets the diagnosis wrong. I'm not sure if eating a rabies infected patient's vomit puts you at risk of getting rabies, but I'll bet it does. He didn't give himself the vaccine at the end of the show. Maybe it can be a good show, but I got to give it a thumbs down for that episode.
 
tribdog said:
the guy ate a homeless persons vomit in order to make a diagnosis, then he gets the diagnosis wrong. I'm not sure if eating a rabies infected patient's vomit puts you at risk of getting rabies, but I'll bet it does. He didn't give himself the vaccine at the end of the show. Maybe it can be a good show, but I got to give it a thumbs down for that episode.
It was more like a quick lick. Besides, what do you know about rabies? Oh, that's right. Nevermind.
 
Are you sure it wasn't Fear Factor you were watching or something like that?

Sounds like a pretty lame show. Did they drink the urine to test for diabetes too?
 

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