How realistic is The Good Doctor?

"The Good Doctor" has some errors but is more realistic than many other medical TV shows. In an interview with TV Insider, the show's medical consultant Dr. Oren Gottfried discusses how he suggests actual medical incidents from real life to the writers.
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Is good doctor medically accurate?

The Good Doctor (2017-Present)

ABC's hit does have its fair share of medical errors — walking into an OR without a mask, unnecessarily removal of organs — but compared to other medical shows, it's fairly accurate when it comes to medical jargon, diagnoses, and treatments.
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Are the surgeries on The Good Doctor real?

The procedures and problems on the show are real, but some are complex and uncommon. Every episode sees several different problems arise among patients.
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Is The Good Doctor more realistic than GREY's anatomy?

No one is going to argue that Grey's is a realistic depiction of everyday life. But when it comes to showing what happens in the action-packed halls of a busy hospital, fans believe it gets quite a bit right. In fact, they argue that Grey's Anatomy is more realistic than another medical drama, The Good Doctor.
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How accurately does The Good Doctor portray autism?

He found the show's lead actor and writers tried to show autism as a “broad concept or a construct.” He thought this was too general an approach and much was lost this way. “It doesn't really portray the positivity exuded by people on the spectrum.”
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Has there ever been an autistic surgeon?

Absolute numbers of autistic doctors practising in the profession are unknown. One study suggests a 1% prevalence in general practitioners and may vary between speciality with different traits drawn towards different specialities from pathology to neurosurgery.
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Which doctor show is the most realistic?

  • Medical professionals panned "Grey's Anatomy" as being extremely inaccurate, though entertaining. ...
  • The doctors Insider spoke to unanimously loved "Scrubs" and its surprisingly realistic portrayal of life as a young doctor. ...
  • "House" came out on top as the experts' top choice for the most medically accurate show.
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What's wrong with The Good Doctor?

The Good Doctor's depiction of autism has been criticized

Three experts wrote in an op-ed for The Hollywood Reporter that the series "creates a mythical autistic superhero who deceives the public by misrepresenting how disabling autism can be in this society."
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How real is Chicago Med?

Is Chicago Med a real hospital? Although Med is structured and mostly operates like a real hospital would — it continues to be one of the most medically accurate medical dramas currently on TV — the hospital itself is fictional. A real Chicago hospital did inspire its creation, though.
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Is St Bonaventure a real hospital?

Bonaventure doesn't exist in real life. But there may still be a few similarities between the fictional hospital and real-life facilities in the San Jose area. San Jose is home to Good Samaritan Hospital, a family friendly hospital that's been named as one of the Bay Area's best places to have a baby.
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How do medical drama do surgery?

They use film techniques to hide the real effects. A more compelling surgery is done in "Wilson's Heart", where House gets brain surgery to recover memories. The scenes of his face are shot face on, while the scenes with his brain are done from above, hiding his face. They use a fake brain prop.
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Is GREY's Anatomy medically correct?

Is 'Grey's Anatomy' accurate? For the most part, yes. As Dr. Remien pointed out, the majority of the cases are medically accurate, but that's only because the show doesn't go into very much detail.
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Is New Amsterdam a real hospital?

NBC's "New Amsterdam" is definitely on the dramatic side, but it has the advantage of being based on a real-life hospital and a real-life doctor.
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What kind of autism does The Good Doctor have?

The character, Dr. Shaun Murphy, is diagnosed with autism and savant syndrome, which is a very rare dual diagnosis. Between 1 in 10 and 1 in 200 people diagnosed with autism also have savant syndrome, in which they present with enhanced capabilities in memory, calculation, or artistic or musical abilities.
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Is Shaun Murphy really autistic?

Shaun Murphy, a surgical resident with autism. In real life, Freddie does not have autism. Freddie does lots of research and works closely with an autism consultant to help him with his role. Season 4 of The Good Doctor premieres Monday, November 2 on ABC.
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What mental Disorder does Shaun Murphy have?

ABC's new hit TV show The Good Doctor which premiered Sept. 25th, 2017 has everyone thrilled to experience Dr. Shawn Murphy's (played by Freddie Highmore) experience as an autistic surgical resident.
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Is Dr Glassman Shawn's grandfather?

Glassman is Shaun's grandfather. The clues so far... -Glassman has yet to be seen in a scene with Shaun and Steve's parents, yet we know that Glassman has been a part of Shaun's life since the bunny incident.
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Are any TV doctors real doctors?

Although he's become synonymous with strung-out celebrities, Dr. Drew Pinsky is actually a highly qualified medical doctor, a board-certified internist who specializes in treating addiction, and he's certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
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Are hospitals like GREY's anatomy?

The entrance to Grey Sloan Hospital looks exactly like that of a real hospital because it is, in fact, a real hospital. The Veterans Administration Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in California is a real hospital and serves as the entrance to the fictional Grey Sloan.
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Is The Good Doctor worth watching?

Its in general about all the doctors and what they face. There might be several loopholes in this TV series and many questions might arise regarding how true it can be in real life but once you start watching it you will be engrossed into it. The Good Doctor is almost similar to House but still its a great watch.
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What famous celebrities have autism?

Famous People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Dan Aykroyd - Actor and Film Writer. ...
  • Albert Einstein - Scientist & Mathematician. ...
  • Daryl Hannah - Actress & Environmental Activist. ...
  • Anthony Hopkins - Actor. ...
  • Heather Kuzmich - Reality TV Contestant & Model. ...
  • Tim Burton – Movie Director. ...
  • Henry Cavendish – Scientist.
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Can autistic child have a normal life?

In severe cases, an autistic child may never learn to speak or make eye contact. But many children with autism and other autism spectrum disorders are able to live relatively normal lives.
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Can autism Be Cured?

No cure exists for autism spectrum disorder, and there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. The goal of treatment is to maximize your child's ability to function by reducing autism spectrum disorder symptoms and supporting development and learning.
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Is Lea leaving The Good Doctor 2021?

However, things do not get any better. Shaun looks forward to working in a hospital in Guatemala, while Lea feels good to stay away from her apartment. As they decided to move for the better, Lea is left alone due to Shaun's medical engagements.
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