by Dawn Papandrea
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1. Which of the following doctors was not a "General Hospital" character?
a) Dr. Tony Jones
b) Dr. Peter Burns
c) Dr. Alan Quartermaine
d) Dr. Steve Hardy
Answer: B. Dr. Peter Burns was a character on "Melrose Place." The part was played by Jack Wagner, who starred on "General Hospital" in a different profession, as Detective Frisco Jones (yes, Tony Jones' brother). For those interested in merging medicine and law enforcement, there's a real-life plot that's thickening. Forensic nursing allows RNs to apply their medical knowledge to criminal investigations. All it takes is the completion of a certificate program in forensic nursing - which can be pursued online - and a whole, fast-paced world of career options can open up.
2. Which of the following shows center around a medical intern?
a) "Grey's Anatomy"
b) "House"
c) "Gideon's Crossing"
d) "Nip and Tuck"
Answer: A. Meredith Grey is a first-year surgical intern in Seattle in "Grey's Anatomy." House centers around Dr. Gregory House, an infectious disease specialist. "Gideon's Crossing" was a short-lived drama about an oncologist. "Nip and Tuck" is about plastic surgeons. Some interesting health care specializations in the real world to consider include radiologic science, public health, and geriatric care management, all of which can be pursued online.
3. Find the character show mismatch:
a) Eriq LaSalle as Dr. Peter Benton - "ER"
b) Mandy Patinkin as Dr. Jeffrey Geiger - "Chicago Hope"
c) Howie Mandel as Dr. Wayne Fiscus - "St. Elsewhere"
d) Zach Braff as Dr. John 'J.D.' Dorian - "Medical Investigation"
Answer: D. Zach Braff stars on "Scrubs," an NBC comedy. Many are finding their health care career match; over 67,000 students pursued medical school study in 2004, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
4. What do the following TV doctors have in common: Dr. Albert Robbings, Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh, Dr. Quincy?
a) They work in Boston hospitals
b) They are medical examiners
c) They are psychiatrists
d) They have a physical handicap
Answer: B. They are Medical examiners. Robert David Hall, who plays Dr. Robbings on "CSI") actually has a physical handicap on the show and in real life. "Crossing Jordan's" Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh is a medical examiner in Boston. And Dr. Quincy, played by Jack Klugman, is perhaps the most famous TV M.E. Today, crime scene technicians who work for State Public Safety Departments may experience favorable employment prospects if the number of qualified applicants remains low, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's because every death investigation jurisdiction is run under the jurisdiction of either a coroner or medical examiner, according to the National Association of Medical Examiners. Coroners are usually elected lay individuals who serve a county for a specified term while medical examiners are usually physicians (usually pathologists or forensic pathologists) who are appointed for unspecified terms and who serve a county, group of counties, or a state.
5. Which current TV doctor had a previous role in a hit 1990s drama series for five years?
a) Dr. Jennifer Melfi ("The Sopranos")
b) Dr. Jing-Mei ("ER")
c) Dr. Jack Shepard ("Lost")
d) Dr. Alexx Woods ("CSI: Miami")
Answer: C. Jack is played by Matthew Fox, former star of the series "Party of Five." "The Sopranos" shrink Dr. Jennifer Melfi is played by Lorraine Bracco, who has guest-starred in other TV shows. Actress Ming-Na, who plays Dr. Jing-Mei on "ER" did star in a 1990s show, but it was a comedy called "The Single Guy." Dr. Alexx Woods is portrayed by Khandi Alexander, who also had a role in the comedy series "NewsRadio." Just as these actors have taken on different roles, many in the healthcare industry are in their second careers. In fact, by enrolling in post-baccalaureate, second degree, or accelerated degree programs, which recognize your previous education and build on it, many adults have made the move to the health care field later in life.
6. In the film "Patch Adams," which is based on a true story, what is the name of the hospital that Hunter 'Patch' Adams creates?
a) Patch Up Hospital
b) Fixerup Medical
c) Gesundheit! Institute
d) Hunter Hospital
Answer: C. The Gesundheit! Institute - dedicated to a more connected, personalized approach to medicine - was founded in 1972 in West Virginia. Currently, there are 5,764 U.S. Registered Hospitals, according to AHA Hospital Statistics,, which explains why 10 out of 20 occupations projected to grow the fastest are concentrated in health services, as cited by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
7. Besides Patch Adams, how many other times did Robin Williams portray a doctor in film?
a) Never
b) Once
c) Twice
d) Three times
Answer: D. Robin Williams played Dr. Malcolm Sayer in "Awakenings," psychiatrist Sean Maguire in "Good Will Hunting," and Dr. Kosevich in Nine Months. . The good news for you is that because the health care field is so expansive, there are multiple opportunities for you to try out different "roles," anything from radiology and pathology to becoming a paramedic or physical therapist. Start with an online educational program search.
8. Which of the following actors portrayed the youngest doctor?
a) Neil Patrick Harris
b) Bill Cosby
c) Richard Chamberlain
d) Rob Lowe
Answer: A. Neil Patrick Harris played 14-year-old "Doogie Howser, M.D." Bill Cosby's Dr. Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show" had a daughter as old as Doogie. "Dr. Kildare" was a young medical intern played by Richard Chamberlain, but not quite as young as Doogie. Rob Lowe, as "Dr. Vegas'" Dr. Billy Grant, is old enough to gamble. Don't let Doogie's early start in medicine make you feel old. According to the March 2000 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, 81.7% of RNs are over 35. In other words, it's never too late to pursue an education in health care.
What's the diagnosis?
0-2 Correct
Uh-oh, a flatline. You need help fast, starting with a TV IV. But don't worry. While you're in recovery, prescribe yourself with some online courses in the health care field.
3-5 Correct
Your TV medical knowledge is slightly sprained. Prescription: Rent some seasons of "ER" on DVD. In between episodes, research some health care-related certificate programs.
6-8 Correct
Congratulations Dr. Know-It-All! You've no doubt got a head start on medical terminology from all of the TV doctors you've "interned" with. Why not take it a step further with an online degree in health care?
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