Cherilyn Cecchini of Your Doctors Online told Insider that 'Scrubs' is one of the only medical shows that feels like it was written especially for doctors. It shows what happens in a hospital on a day-to-day basis, not just what happens when there is an emergency,' said Kopelman.ĭoctors particularly connected with the way 'Scrubs' humanizes its characters.ĭonDiego said this is her favorite medical show, noting that the humor the characters find in medical cases is similar to how real-life doctors 'keep their sanity among tough situations.' Though it's a comedy, for the most part, it accurately depicts the life of a resident doctor. 'Out of all the medical shows that have hit the air, I think 'Scrubs' is the most accurate. Though the NBC-ABC show 'Scrubs' billed itself as a goofy medical comedy, doctors found it to be the most relatable depiction of hospital life on television. Some doctors said this is the most accurate medical comedy they've seen. Instead, patients would be first seen by emergency doctors. It's about as far from reality in a hospital that you can possibly get,' she told Insider.įor example, Sweeney noted that it would be unthinkable for surgeons to run outside to an ambulance bay to greet and diagnose a patient. 'There are only a few medical shows out there that elicit a true eye roll from me, and this is one of them. Mary Sweeney, registered nurse and medical consultant for Mom Loves Best, also said that 'Grey's Anatomy' doesn't reflect how patients are actually treated in the hospital. 'Surgical residents in real life do not work in that many different specialty departments such as delivering babies, diagnosing complex internal medicine cases, or brain surgery,' said DonDiego. Danielle DonDiego of Your Doctors Online also said that, unlike what is depicted in the show, doctors and residents are not equally proficient in all types of medicine. 'You would never see an intern performing surgery solo, hospital superiors being bypassed, and residents constantly making mistakes without facing appropriate repercussions.'ĭr. ''Grey's Anatomy' is more of a melodramatic romance rather than a medical show,' ophthalmologist Dr. However, doctors found the many romantic liaisons and adrenaline-soaked atmosphere of the show's fictional hospital are completely far-fetched.

Since first airing in 2005, ABC's medical drama 'Grey's Anatomy' has developed a devoted fan following. The experts especially didn't think the portrayal of interns was accurate.

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