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Jimmy Snyder
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I thought they read for degrees over there.Evo said:
Do the doctors on House perform their own surgeries?
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The discussion centers on the portrayal of medical practices in the TV show "House," particularly the unrealistic depiction of doctors performing their own surgeries. Participants note that while House and his team, including Chase and Foreman, are shown conducting complex procedures, this is not standard practice in real hospitals where specialized surgeons are typically required. Viewers express skepticism about the show's accuracy, highlighting instances such as reading x-rays incorrectly and the show's dramatic narrative choices that prioritize entertainment over realism.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of medical roles, specifically the distinction between general practitioners and surgeons.
- Familiarity with common medical imaging techniques, including x-rays, CTs, and MRIs.
- Knowledge of hospital protocols regarding patient care and surgical procedures.
- Awareness of the narrative structure and artistic liberties taken in television dramas.
- Research the roles and responsibilities of surgical teams in hospitals.
- Learn about the protocols for interpreting medical imaging, including x-ray orientation.
- Explore the impact of medical dramas on public perception of healthcare practices.
- Investigate the creative processes behind writing for medical television shows, focusing on realism versus dramatization.
This discussion is beneficial for medical professionals, television writers, and fans of medical dramas who seek to understand the discrepancies between fictional portrayals and real-world medical practices.
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mgb_phys
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jimmysnyder said:
You read anthropology
You take a degree in it.
The important thing is not to imply that one demeans oneself by anything as uncouth as 'working for' or 'studying for' one.
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Ivan Seeking
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I'm no thief - I paid for mine.
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mgb_phys
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Getting mine took many hours of the claw machine at the fun fair.
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Chi Meson
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Evo said:
It's totally odd, yet adds to the fun of it. What the hell, my disbelief is suspended, I want to hear what he'll say next.
House: Of course if they actually did anything to their own son, they'd deny it.
Parents: We'd never do anything to harm our son.
House: I say it here and it comes out there!
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tribdog
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woman: Could I have gotten pregnant from a toilet seat?
House: Yes, provided there was a man between you and the toilet seat.
woman: We do other things in bed, couldn't a sperm have somehow gotten up there?
House: Yes, but it was probably some other man's penis that got up there.
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SticksandStones
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I love House, although I really wish they'd explore his insanity more. After season 4 ended he's become such an emo pansy.
"Waah I don't want to hurt"
"Waah I want Cuddy"
Season 3 was the best in my opinion. Seasons 1 and 2 were just House...being House. Season 4 was interesting, but too short. Season 5 is OK so far.
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binzing
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Totally diggin the marathon today.
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Gracie Lyn
I love House!
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Mk
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House must have changed writers. Season 5 Too much soap opera, not enough medicine. Too many characters, I want the show to be about him, not everybody else—at least if we get new people, I want the old people to actually leave, not change their hair color.
In Season 1, none of the main characters would ever have had a baby :grumble: