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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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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the portrayal of doctors and surgical practices in the television show "House." Participants explore the realism of the characters performing surgeries and other medical procedures, as well as the show's overall depiction of medical practices.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants question whether it is realistic for the doctors on "House" to perform surgeries, suggesting that typically a surgeon would be responsible for such tasks.
- Others note that House's character is depicted as having a unique authority that allows him to bypass standard medical protocols, including sending assistants to perform tests and procedures.
- A participant mentions that the premise of House having his own department is unrealistic, but within that framework, the actions of the characters seem to follow a certain logic.
- There are comments about the show's portrayal of medical errors, such as reading x-rays backwards, and how this reflects on the realism of the show.
- Some participants express that while they enjoy the show, they do not take its medical details seriously, acknowledging the exaggerations for entertainment purposes.
- One participant connects the differential diagnosis scenes in the show to solving physics problems, highlighting a perceived similarity in problem-solving approaches.
- Several posts humorously critique various aspects of the show, including the characters' extreme actions, such as breaking into patients' homes for information.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of opinions, with some agreeing on the unrealistic aspects of the show while others defend its entertainment value. There is no consensus on the accuracy of the medical practices depicted.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference specific episodes and character actions, indicating that their views are based on personal interpretations and experiences with the show rather than established 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!
- #36
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.
- #37
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: