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Writer's think we're idiots (S2 E4)

posted 8 years ago by thecurlyfitchic
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Spoilers. So don't continue if you haven't already seen.

They told the patient that if they removed the tube, they didn't know if they could replace it if he couldn't breathe on his own. Told him that while they may not be able to save him. The information he provided could help others. So he signaled for them to remove the tube. WTH....Please explain why they could not ask him questions and he just write down the freakin' answers. I literally stopped watching. I couldn't continue. I can't stand dumba$$ writing. I know I'm observant and people wonder how I notice some of the things that I do (ie....person wearing a ring in one scene and not the next, a bra being a different type that's peeking from a blouse from one scene to the next, etc). But this is just blatant stupidity to me. Ugh

[–] dirtbunny199 8 years ago

I thought the same thing!

[–] MethodTSixshot 8 years ago

I thought about this as well. Not surprised though, these shows have some shoddy writing.

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[–] thecurlyfitchic 8 years ago

Glad to know I wasn't the only one that noticed! Lol

[–] anointedsista 8 years ago

LOL I remember feeling the same way when I watched "ER"

anyone who's ever worked in healthcare as a nurse, tech, unit clerk, or even a doctor, we are quick to spot the mistakes in these "medic" shows just like I'm sure firefighters, EMTs/paramedics, and cops watching Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago PD can spot the goofs too

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[–] Agilis 8 years ago

I had to really think about this observation and your question. After giving it some thought, here's my best answer:

The doctors had nothing to go on regarding the Antibiotic-resistant Super Bug. So the line of questions would have been too complex. Hypothetically, if you have nothing to go on, then the problem is where do you start? For example... "Were you at this location?" or "Were you in this building?" These types of questions would work with "Yes/No" answers. But since they did not even have that information, the questions would be more complex with complex answers, So in reality, the questions would be more like, "Where were you before you got sick?", or "What were you doing before you got sick?"

This line of questioning perhaps would have proved to be too strenuous for a patient in such a weak state. Think of it as texting vs talking on the phone. When texting, it's short hand, context is lost, typos, frustrating at times, and takes longer than if you were talking on the phone. Talking on the phone results in clearer dialog, context, and can cover more ground in a shorter time period which would be beneficial for a weak patient.

So I think allowing the patient to talk by removing the breathing tube made sense.

Hope that made sense! Cheers!

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Rick
Failure is not an option