19 things medical dramas tend to get wrong about the healthcare industry

19) Instant Diagnoses

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Medical dramas often show Doctors diagnosing their patients in a day and most of the time by just listening to their symptoms. In real life, diagnosing a patient requires time and multiple tests and consultations. In the show House, Hugh Laurie's Dr. Gregory House is known for his instant diagnosis based on assumptions. However, diagnosing is a time-consuming process that requires several tests that may take days or months and also requires careful consideration.

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