House M.D. is widely considered to be one of the best medical shows of all time. Its titular character, Gregory House, MD, is an unconventional, world-renowned diagnostician whose mysteriously sarcastic wit and dedication to the pursuit of the perfect diagnosis deepen the show’s engaging storyline and add an enjoyable layer of humor to the proceedings. House’s incredible skills are advanced by the medical cases tackled each week — many of them exceedingly rare and exotic — which allows viewers to ponder the fascination of medical science.
However, beyond its entertainment value, one can argue that House M.D. highlights a key factor we need in real-world healthcare: unconventional thinking. Beyond the flashy technology and cutting edge treatments highlighted in House’s program, viewers might be lucky to observe House’s willingness to reject conventional thinking and embrace the unusual in order to provide the patient the best possible care. House is the kind of professor or mentor that inspires thinking “outside the box” and exploring all potential scenarios in order to provide the patient a chance of hope.
Another important matter highlighted in House M.D. is the importance of empathy and understanding in the world of healthcare. House is notorious for his lack of empathy for his patients and his colleagues, but he also shows other ways in which a good doctor should conduct himself. By seeing House’s more empathetic moments — whether it be supporting his team when losses occur, or showing an understanding attitude to those in emotional distress — viewers gain an appreciation of the importance of being mindful of one’s emotional intelligence when healing. This provides an inspiring and emotionally stirring reminder of the importance of honest initiative in healthcare — showing that even the most tenacious doctors must exhibit empathy and understanding to be successful.
Ultimately, House M.D. provides an entertaining window into an idealized version of healthcare. Beyond uncovering the fascination of medical science, we can also learn important lessons about the importance of pushing boundaries in our thinking, and the importance of understanding and empathy in medicine. These lessons, if taken to heart, can help us to make real-world healthcare far better than the fictional one provided by the inspired House M.D.
Fun Facts:
* Over eight seasons, House MD received a whopping 61 Emmy nominations and won five.
* Hugh Laurie was the highest paid actor on television, with each episode he earned $400,000.
*It was the second most watched medical show in the world after Grey's Anatomy was House MD.
*The character of Dr. Gregory House is partly modeled after Sherlock Holmes.
*Due to the excellent feedback of Hugh Laurie's performance, the show's original title was changed to 'Hunting Zebras, Catching Spies'. The series name is Dr. Gregory House's last name is also named after "Hospital".
* This show changed medical drama by making it more modern, less stuffy, and more realistic
My favorite quotes:
1. "Everybody lies." - Dr. House
2. “Well, as the philosopher Jagger once said, 'You can't always get what you want.” - Dr. House
3. "I'm too handsome to do paperwork." - Dr. House
4. "Good things happen. But not to people who wait." - Dr. House
5. “There's no 'I' in team. There's a 'me' though, if you jumble it up.” - Dr. House
6. “Go up his rear and get a smear. Which reminds me, kinda feel like a bagel.” - Dr. House
7. "A lot of diseases are invisible, some even to the doctors." - Dr. House
8. “What's the opposite of 'thank you'? I'm pretty sure it ends in 'you” - Dr. House
9. "If you don't push the boundaries, you won't create anything." - Dr. House
10. "There's no such thing as a simple diagnosis." - Dr. House
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I'm a passionate and driven Hospice Dietary Aide, inspired by David Bowie and Penn & Teller. Always striving to make a difference, I'm committed to learning and bettering the lives of others.
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