Medical dramas are traditionally popular; however, being treated by a physician in real life can drastically differ from what is seen on TV. Far from the dramatic ups and downs depicted on screen, real-life hospitals and clinics are dedicated to helping patients navigate all levels of health care. While less dramatic, real-life physicians thankfully focus more on proper treatment and patient care than ratings.

3 Differences Between TV Clinics and Real Life

Diagnosis Delivery

Delivering diagnoses are dramatized heavily on TV, and many turn out to be incorrect to hook viewers. In reality, doctors run many tests to ensure they deliver correct diagnoses the first time. They also discuss developments with patients when appropriate whereas the televised depictions tend to wait until they can break the news in the most well-lit, music-backed way possible.

CPR for Long Times

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (or CPR for short) is used to facilitate blood flow when the heart has stopped. On many TV shows, doctors are shown to perform CPR for extended periods of time as an attempt to keep a patient alive. In reality, doctors usually perform compressions or apply defibrillator pads for three minutes at a time, after which they assess the state of the patient. Sadly, the longer a person remains unresponsive, they less likely life-saving procedures will be successful.

Lack of Professionalism

Some of fictional representations of clinics show medical staff behaving in a less than professional manner. From tawdry love affairs to secret alcohol problems, one would think that your average medical clinic is teeming with illicit behavior. Of course, that is simply not true; medical staff must uphold rigorous standards and professionalism at all times.

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