Doctor Reacts to House MD | Syphilis in the Elderly??

Real doctor reacts to medical drama clips, and in this one, we're watching HOUSE!! Watching clips with zero context! Let's watch this one about an elderly lady with syphilis....

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[Jacqueline_Thijsen]

I think House likes her because she's no nonsense and has the wicked sense of humor he loves. House doesn't tolerate fools. This lady is no fool. Hence the respect.

[Bassmunky]

House has soft spots for patients that don't hide stuff and are open. His whole "everyone lies" is what drives him crazy. This old lady was always open so he treated her with kindness. Though he couldn't speak, there was an austictic kid that he also showed a lot of compassion to.

[ctpLynae]

I think House actually handles most of his patients in the way that is going to be most effective in getting them the help they need. Sometimes, it is by convincing them in a tactful and respectful manner, other times, the use of sarcasm and shock value are considered more effective. He takes the things that his patients and their families tell him, and turns it so that he can get their issues taken care of in the fastest possible way. He learned that she just wanted to feel good, so that is how he presented the treatment. I think a lot of the 'he has bad bedside manner' is that most people can't handle how blunt he can tend to be, when the situation calls for a firm hand.

[cmlemmus]

Regarding House being nice. I think his fundamental character trait is that he hates all the posturing and lies, so he mocks people for them. This woman admitted she had sex and knew what syphilis was, so he spoke to her plainly.
Yes, he's addled by pain pills and neuroses, yes he's an insufferable narcissist, but he really is the smartest person in the room. He's tired of people thinking their stupid little lies will fool him. If they don't lie, he doesn't get mad at them.

[marktallentire]

House is usually pretty decent to the very young and the elderly.

It’s the rest of the population he has an issue with 😂

[whotookthedoor]

So this case is almost word for word taken from Dr Oliver Sacks' "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat". The chapter "Cupid's Disease" chronicles the case of 89 year old Natasha K who had worked in a brothel in her youth and contracted syphilis. It remained latent for 70 years before presenting itself. Same story as the episode, she rejected the treatment before Dr Sacks explained the damage had already been done, the treatment would only kill the spirochetes and would leave her with her new disinhibited mentality.

[MsSoundguy]

This is one of my favorite episodes in the whole series. If I recall, it's one of the very few times House actually says the name of his patient. The older woman who doesn't want to spend the rest of her life playing canasta is Broadway and TV favorite Shirley Knight. The longer part of the episode is a truly amazing drama of a helicopter mom. Season 1, Episode 8.

[Rowanlafolle]

I feel like the main reason that House doesn't like actually dealing with patients is that they are unreliable. They are unnecessary to the diagnosis, because "everybody lies." You can do the medicine without their nonsense. However, in this episode, the wonderful old woman is completely honest, and her honest answers lead to a quick diagnosis...and her honest reaction to the treatment. A great episode. One of my favorites.

[nicholasmaude]

The actress who played the neurosyphilis patient, Shirley Knight, died in early 2020 age 83 (She would've turned 84 that year).

[tybrown]

House liked Georgia because she knew her symptoms, was honest to a fault, and SO PATIENT with her VERY annoying son. She also complimented him and his effort repeatedly. Honestly, besides the flirting, (which isn’t her fault) and her son — she was a dream patient for a mini-puzzle.

[McBeelzebub]

Like a lot of odd conditions in House, this one’s based almost word for word on an Oliver Sacks patient in Cupid’s Disease, one of his short stories in The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat.

[SuburbanSavage]

One of my doctors has a very direct and blunt manner in how he speaks to patients. I'll admit that the first time that I saw him, it was shocking and off-putting, but once he explained how he works with patients, I was on board. He says that he's aggressive with new patients so they don't waste his time.
I've referred some friends to him and I explain him beforehand to avoid surprises. While not in diagnostic medicine, my doctor reminds me of House and it's fantastic.

[hellemarc]

I watched the entire series back then when it first came out. Maybe we Europeans are more used at people being blunt and saying things like they are instead of sugar coating them with a fake grin, a cultural difference between the US and France or Germany e.g. I've learned about since, and he had a Dutch grandmother as we learn at some point. House is actually a nice guy who genuinely cares about people (actions matter more than words). I've read a lot of medical articles for my job (translator) but also out of curiosity, and some of the "zebras" we get to see in the show, as crazy as it seems, have actually happened, they have been mentioned in some articles... So it's also interesting for that, and entertaining at the same time. Maybe I should watch them again.

[mikeortiz]

I am a big fan of this show I rematch it every 6 months it seems like and never get tired of watching it! Love that you are defending Dr. House not a lot of people do well because "Everybody Lies" lol. Great reaction Dr.

[jennifersmith-clark]

Personally I think House found his target of ire and that was the son because he really was insufferable. I think the old lady simply amused him.

[ChelseyKng]

Great video! Would love to see more of you reacting to House episodes with medical commentary.

[deborahosorio]

Shirley Knight was delightful in this episode and Hugh Laurie was amazing. Loved it!

[carlos]

I think House respects the old lady and that's why he treats her with kindness. The only people House treats with that amiability are the people he respects.

[maigretus]

The reason House gets snarky with patients is that they are doing stupid things. See the "contraceptive jelly" clinic short. Also, he hates it when people lie to him, not least because it impairs his ability to treat them.

Georgia here, was smart enough to realize that feeling good wasn't normal and talked to him frankly. She could even give a good reason for refusing treatment. Frankly, I think he respects her intelligence.

I suggest you react to the House "bilingual backfire" episode. That one is hysterical. 😂

[chadhiggins]

OMG you are great! I genuinely think you have what it takes to become a really big channel (if that's something you even want). You are simply amazing! Keep up the good work doc!