Is The Good Doctor realistic?

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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Is good doctor medically accurate?

The Good Doctor is fairly medically accurate

"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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Are The Good Doctor surgeries 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 good doctor realistic autism?

The Good Doctor stars actor Freddie Highmore as Dr. 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.
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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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What is the most realistic doctor show?

Scrubs (2001-2010)

Surprisingly, TV comedy Scrubs ranks as the most realistic medical show with an overall score of an 9/10. Though not perfect — no medical show is — Scrubs manages to capture the residency training process and the dynamics of a hospital. Plus, it has realistic cases!
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What is the most accurate hospital show?

  • 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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Is Freddie Highmore married in real life 2021?

Yes, I got married,” Highmore told Kimmel in late September 2021. “It's funny, ever since I've been wearing this ring people have been asking me if I'm married, so I figured; I should clarify it.”
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Is Freddie Highmore a twin?

He was born Alfred Thomas Highmore in Camden Town, London, England, to Sue (Latimer), a talent agent, and Edward Thomas Highmore, an actor. Highmore has a younger brother, Albert "Bertie" Highmore.
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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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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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Is GREY's Anatomy realistic?

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 GREY's Anatomy medically correct?

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. “As far as medical shows go, Grey's does a decent job when it comes to the cases,” she explained.
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Is New Amsterdam realistic?

The show is based on the experiences of a former medical supervisor at New York CIty's Bellevue Hospital. Just like the hospital is of New Amsterdam is based on the real-life Bellevue, the show's main character, Dr. Goodwin, is based on Bellevue's former medical supervisor, Dr. Eric Manheimer.
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Was The Good Doctor canceled?

In May 2021, the series was renewed for a fifth season which premiered on September 27, 2021. In March 2022, the series was renewed for a sixth season.
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Is Shaun on The Good Doctor autistic?

Shaun Murphy, is diagnosed with autism and savant syndrome, which is a very rare dual diagnosis.
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Why did Dr Marcus Andrews get fired?

Season 3. In "Disaster," Andrews has been fired from St. Bonaventure for his actions and is searching for a new job. However, Lim seeks his advice in her new role as Chief of Surgery after struggling with the job.
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Did Shaun and Lea get married The Good Doctor?

Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) and Lea Dilallo (Paige Spara) finally tie the knot during a surprise ceremony thrown by their coworkers at St. Bonaventure hospital. From 'The Good Doctor' season 5 finale, episode 18, 'Sons.
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Does Dr Shaun Murphy get married?

Shaun and Lea get engaged -- again.

So it looks like the wedding is back on! Again! Season 5 of The Good Doctor continues on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 10 p.m. on ABC.
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Is Chicago Med as good as GREY's anatomy?

Chicago Med is 0.1 ahead of Grey's Anatomy in the ratings, and with a larger audience by more than a million. It's no surprise that Med is a major hit as part of NBC's super successful One Chicago, but beating Grey's with the live broadcast numbers is a bragging right and earns it the #1 spot among medical dramas.
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Is Chicago med a real hospital?

Gaffney Chicago Medical Center is a hospital located in Chicago. It is the main setting of Chicago Med. The hospital is also frequently featured on Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D.
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What is the best medical drama on TV?

Best TV Medical Drama Series, Ranked
  1. 1 House (2004 - 2012)
  2. 2 The Knick (2014 - 2015) ...
  3. 3 Call The Midwife (2012 -) ...
  4. 4 M*A*S*H (1972 - 1983) ...
  5. 5 Scrubs (2001 - 2010) ...
  6. 6 The Good Doctor (2017 -) ...
  7. 7 ER (1994 - 2009) ...
  8. 8 Grey's Anatomy (2005 -) ...
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Why GREY's Anatomy is the best show?

It has well rounded characters, unique and interesting storylines, amazing actors and actresses, awesome music and good direction. The show teaches us all lessons and brings out emotion that no other show is able to do. My hope is that “Grey's Anatomy” will run forever.
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How much does Meredith GREY make as a surgeon?

Resident Surgeon Salaries: The perpetually frazzled resident surgeon Meredith Grey makes only $44,220 a year. Meanwhile, Ellen Pompeo, who plays Grey, makes a reported $200,000 an episode in real life. A season consists of 24 episodes – a cool $4.8 million.
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