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the show is SO much better than this book

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I am a fan of the show House, so receiving this book for my birthday was not a shock. Pointing out the differences between how real doctors would operate and the show was most likely necessary to most of the world, but some points were brought up over and over to the point of wanting the author to shut up already. As someone who has worked in a hospital before, there are some things that don't quite add up in the book. If you are a fan of the show, the book might point out something you didn't realize, but unless you really love to read, it isn't really worth the time to read it.

Is House MD fact or fiction?

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I've worked in the medical field for about 10 years now and two of the doctors I work with are fans of the show. One states that it's much more realistic than ER in terms of how medicine and doctors are portrayed. I love the show myself, and the book dovetails nicely with doctors explaining how they narrow their differential diagnoses in order to arrive at a definitive diagnosis in order to better treat the patient.

Medicine for the Masses

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I very much enjoyed reading "The Medical Science of House, M.D." which provides an interesting look at the practice of medicine, contrasting the show House, M.D. with the real world practice of medicine. The book gives the reader some insight as to why some of the cases were chosen, where they were exaggerated for dramatic effect, and how authentic many of the medical scenes are in the show. Granted, many of the treatments on the show, wouldn't be allowed in real life, but that's what makes for interesting drama, showing what many in the profession might wish they could do were they given complete freedom without fear of litigation. In short, this book is well worth a read.

The Medical Science of House, M.D.

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The Medical Science of House, M.D. In attempt to ride off the Fame of The "House, M.D.," series this book tries and fails to draw parrallels between actual medical conditions and vague references to the series. The author probably felt that the book and its contetents did not have sufficient merit to go it alone. It may make a good read, but it does not truly establish a bond with the series that author had hope to capture and nurture.

Horrible book, awesome TV show.

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I was expecting science (I guess the title threw me), but this book is just a boring lecture on everything you already know about medicine (even if all you know is from TV). This is a pathetic attempt to mooch off the success of a great television show. If you feel you really have to have this book, do yourself a favor and wait a few weeks--it's bound to be in the bargain bins or the dollar stores.