Grey's Anatomy on ABC

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The did cover the medical marriage a bit in the beginning seasons of ER. Of course, she left Dr. Green for a study partner. They did have some good episodes of missed birthdays and him trying to get her a gift during a busy shift. Basically though it was all a big downer on the marriage and they split up when her career led her elsewhere and he decided to take the attending job instead of looking for something in "her" city. They tried to do it again, although not as well, when Green married Elizabeth. I wonder why they never followed through. The must have some reason for dropping story lines.

I have my own depressing theories-that people really aren't fundementally sympathetic to doctors' home life or outside time. We still have the doctor who lives and breathes medicine and puts his/her patients above everything as our "good doctor". I wonder where that leaves the medical family?

I have my own depressing theories-that people really aren't fundementally sympathetic to doctors' home life or outside time. We still have the doctor who lives and breathes medicine and puts his/her patients above everything as our "good doctor". I wonder where that leaves the medical family?

Interesting perspective... food for thought...

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Maybe I'm just grumpy. I recently read a few articles on reducing resident work hours. While the focus of the articles was on the dangers of overwork and regulations to control that, the "stars" in each article disregarded the hours because they just gosh-darn-it CARED so much more than other docs. It was really annoying. Clearly, they were to be admired for their dedication (and I can see that) but they made anyone who didn't follow their lead look like a slacker. It got me thinking about the catch-22 the 80 hr work week imposes. And public perceptions of physicians.

Hopkins 24/7 was filmed when we were there. Some of the episodes were about resident friends. I don't remember the surgery resident marriage, though. One bad comment, some of the things presented were just wrong if you knew the inside story. They took allowances to make the stories work. I guess all TV is like that, but it is disappointing in a documentary. (Aren't I just the most depressing poster tonight?? I'm going to do the board a service and go to bed!)

I think your TV idea is a good one Lori-let me know if you decide to pursue it! Do you have any connections you could exploit? Medical drama seems to be making a comeback!

While the focus of the articles was on the dangers of overwork and regulations to control that, the "stars" in each article disregarded the hours because they just gosh-darn-it CARED so much more than other docs. It was really annoying. Clearly, they were to be admired for their dedication (and I can see that) but they made anyone who didn't follow their lead look like a slacker.

My DH suffers from this ridiculous mentality as well. They seem to think they are superhuman and have superior physiology that's unaffected by long work hours. I find it incredibly arrogant and annoying as well. Goofy, you are not the only one. I hate to be so negative too but I think these discussions need to be happening more, not less. It's the only way things change.
I believe the 80hr work week was established after the child of an important physician died because of a mistake a resident made during a 36hr shift. I am curious to hear if anyone knows the history here.
I don't care who you are, I don't want anyone making decisions for my health when they have been awake and working for 24hours + . They can kid themselves all they want but studies clearly show that no one can be clear-minded and safely competent when they have gone so long without sleep.
I believe one study said the level of impairment was equal to being drunk.

Now that I've rambled on and hijacked the post again...

I don't have any solid connections but I do have 1 writer friend currently trying to get several scripts read. It's tough business. Heck, I'm moving to LA in a year so who knows???

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The 80 hr work week was adopted in New York State a long time ago (late 80's?) after the incident you described. I don't think it was strictly enforced although it was actual legislation-not just a something attached to accredidation. Now, the nationwide rule is attached to the accredidation of programs. This was a step to avoid actual national legislation when the issue started o be discussed. They put some real muscle into it when they put JHU internal medicine on suspension for not following the regs. After that, program directors got very serious. (I'm sorry if I'm rambling-- I'm STILL tired. There should be an 80 hr work week for mothers! My daughter got me up all night )

I have been doing some research on the topic - it is something I'd like to write up for MD Family. I haven't talked with Kris about it though . Hopefully, I'll get an organized article together with some detailed history. Interestingly, the whistle was blown on the JHU program by a med spouse. I'm trying to get more on that story. I wonder how that affected the couple and what brought on the decision to report.

I don't have any solid connections but I do have 1 writer friend currently trying to get several scripts read. It's tough business. Heck, I'm moving to LA in a year so who knows???

Well, you'll fit into the LA scene quickly if you are working on your screenplay or pilot and then trying to get someone to read it then trying to get it produced!