Why do people like to watch TV doctor show series?

Quincy was the best...

"He didn't choke on an orange peel...he was MURDERED!!!" Then at the end of every episode, they'd have steak and drinks at a restaurant to celebrate their court victory.
 
Perfect set up for so many type of scenarios. You can have the heroic doctor who does no wrong such as the older shows like Marcus Welby or the genius doctor who is a jerk ) but still is a hero because he saves peoples lives (House). Add in the side stories about the families of the person who is being treated, the other doctors and nurses in that doctors life and it's a perfect setup for either a drama, comedy, soap opera or dramady. Plus most of us visit a doctor at least two or three times a year so we can relate on a superficial level at least. Just my thoughts.
 
I have a couple I've watched in the last few years. Grey's Anatomy and currently The Heart Guy.
Some blood and operating procedures are shown, but they're not too graphic.
 
Personally, I grew up in a medical environment. Three relatives were volunteers at hospitals. Then they were part of the V.O.N. (Voluntary Order of Nurses) and the St John's Ambulance service.

Maternal grandmother was a graduated chemist in mixing powders at the local Chemistry shop (aka now known as Pharmacies), she also spoke Latin fluently. Sibling was studying Biochemistry at specialist college.

Papa got me interested in reading the whole 3 collections of medical encyclopaedia we had at home, plus helping sibling he would get me to read her books as well.

Honestly, I would have gone for medical secretary certificate as medical schools were out of costs. Didn't get to do that as residency was required to attend medical secretary school. No one wanted to move to that city, so my dreams went up in flames.

However, if I'd had the money, I wanted to do A&E (Accident and Emergency in UK) or Emergency Room (ER in North America).

Long story sorry, but that is what draws me to the TV medical series. At the end of the day, helping people at the most urgent time...
 
I guess maybe they think they may learn something just guessing ! I watched medical center way back with Chad Everette, Marcus Welby MD and then much much later we watched Chicago Hope and one more I can't think of name of it. The woman on tool time with Tim allen was on that show.
 
Shows that show Doctors, Law Enforcement, and Lawyers as people who care will always be on so as to influence the public's view of these professions.

These are the professions that people are most suspicious of. So it is important to combat public perception on an ongoing basis.
 
You can learn a lot from them.

Knowing how to resection the bowels or palpitate the heart with the chest open is invaluable.
Even simple stuff like resetting & putting a cast on a broken leg can come in handy.

I have to admit age is detrimental. My hands are to shaky now to do breast augmentation. My vision isn't great & again hands are to shaky to do a pelvic exam on women.
 
There is drama, romance, problem solving, occasional danger but seldom is there violence. I watch one episode of greys anatomy or northern rescue or House each night.
 
They do provide a certain level of interest, and I for one got tired of a constant diet of westerns that dominated the 50s and 60s. I haven't been a big fan of hospital series, but I enjoy a doctor episode now and then.
 
There are some that are written well and address many conditions with a good amount of knowledge. As I understand it, research is done by the writers/producers to give basic accurate information. I have learned a lot by watching.

I spent a lot of time in hospitals over many years as my husband went through cancer treatments. I had to learn things in order to give him the best care. Watching some of those shows made me more comfortable dealing with doctors and nurses and dealing with some very scary days.

The more about what is happening and why can make a patient feel better about treatment. They also made me aware off clinical trials and how to access information regarding what might be available. We were accepted and participated in 3.

My husbands prognosis was about 8 months. He lived for 5 years and 1 month. The clinical trials made all the difference and he was able to work and be active through treatment.
 
Nathan said:
I got to the last episode of Season 5 of Grey's Anatomy when I finally said "enough"! I can't imagine continuing on to whatever the current season is(20?).
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That is a curious show. I've peeked at in the last couple of weeks on Netflix. I'd never want to go to a hospital like that. Did you notice how every member of the staff suffers from one dysfunctional disorder or another. It's like a bunch teenagers that spend more time in the linen closets than the operating rooms. I wonder; Does that much screwing take place in a normal hospital?
 
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