2023-04-19 13:32:36
We are so used to seeing series and movies that take place in hospitals that there are some scenes or scenarios that we believe to be true, but in reality, they are not like that at all. Here we are going to review what are the biggest mistakes made by audiovisual productions:
1 The constant paperwork
Some doctors may spend up to half of their time on administrative tasks. In fact, a study of 2014 published in the International Journal of Health Services found that most doctors spend regarding 17% of their working hours doing paperwork, reviewing and completing charts, or dealing with pharmacies. In the programs this is seen very little.
2 Diagnostics take a long time
Diagnosing certain conditions, particularly the less common ones, can be extremely difficult because most doctors don’t find them on a regular basis. Patients can spend years going from doctor to doctor and still not get an answer, it is very rare that complex diseases are found in a few days.
3 The real cost of medicine
As most of the programs happen in the United States, the cost of medical consultations is strangely shown, but the reality is that it is VERY expensive. Medical costs are the number one reason for personal bankruptcy in EE. UU. Most patients who visit a hospital or doctor’s office deal with insurance and have to pay a copay. Maybe they should try public health, right?
4 The time of deliveries
No, once the “water breaks” the baby is not born. Although women are often shown to immediately go into labor, this is usually not the case. In some cases, doctors have to artificially rupture the amniotic sac that surrounds the baby. According to BabyCenteronly the 60% of people start having contractions within the 24 hours following the power break.
5 Doctors don’t visit you all the time
Medical shows often show doctors and surgeons sitting with patients at the bedside, monitoring their vital signs and helping them walk following treatment. In real life, however, nurses and other medical personnel provide most of this care.
6 CPR is not salvation
Contrary to what you might see on screens, it is rare for a doctor to fully revive a patient with CPR. Although the RCP It’s still one of the best things to do if someone’s heart stops beating, it’s not an instant cure. Although exact statistics vary, according to a study of 2016the American Heart Association reports that the RCP save one life out of every 30.
7 The defibrillator is not the first option
It’s a common scenario for a team of doctors to rush to revive a patient using electric shocks from the defibrillator, but in reality the defibrillator only works on specific cardiac arrhythmias. A defibrillator is definitely a life-saving device for certain cardiac emergencies, but doctors would not use one on a lifeless patient because there is no electrical activity in their heart to “restore” a normal heart rhythm with the device.
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