Topic: medical school

Research Says Real Hospitals Really Are Like Grey’s Anatomy

Research Says Real Hospitals Really Are Like Grey's Anatomy

Here’s my embarrassing admission of the day: I really like watching shows like Private Practice and Grey’s Anatomy (in the good years, of course; I have no idea what kind of shenanigans Meredith and the rest of Seattle Grace is up to now). But like any rational television viewer, I realize that constant inter-hospital affairs, physician conflicts, and patient-doctor conflict over treatment methods are not the status quo. Or ARE they? A recent survey found that over two-thirds of doctors observe other doctors disrupting patient care or collegial relations at least once a month; one out of 10 said they see this kind of behavior daily. So, if I’m not mistaken, there’s a 10% chance that my favorite medical dramas are factually correct! More »

WTF: Med School Students Perform Pelvic Exams on Unconscious Patients

WTF: Med School Students Perform Pelvic Exams on Unconscious Patients

We assume that many of our lady readers have had surgery at some point in their adult lives. But did you know there’s a chance that a med student practiced doing a pelvic exam on you while you were under anesthesia? Apparently this is a completely acceptable practice in hospitals around the world, and doctors don’t see anything unethical about it. In fact, in the March 2003 issue of the American Journal of OB/GYN, the residency director of Johns Hopkins said, “I don’t think any of us even think about it. It’s just so standard as to how you train medical students.” More »