DOCTOR reacts to SCRUBS "My Super Ego"

[@TheBloobster]

I do think they were trying to imply it was more than a one-off incident... the doctor who quit kept saying "no problem", and I believe the implication is that he'd been covering his misery with false positivity the whole time.

[@DrHopeSickNotes]

Yeh gotcha. I original thought him not reviewing the patient was due to being too relaxed... then I realised it was because he couldn't face up to the reality

[@greendiamondglow]

Right! The thing I feel like people- doctors, really- reviewing the show sometimes don't make allowances for is that Scrubs may be the MOST accurate doctor show (idk, I'm not a doctor), but it is still a show. Some things need to be allowed for storytelling's sake.

[@megashton]

​@@DrHopeSickNotesI think Eliot actually says something about him always being positive, insinuating that he's always like that, clearly we learn always faking it

[@DocScience2]

@@DrHopeSickNotes = in reference to another video of yours, I cured my severe arthritis with a strict type of WFPB diet after no doctor could help. More people have been cured by a PROPER diet, as compared to hospitals.

[@rickprime83]

Those wondering where doc is, he just finished filming episodes for a show on History Channel back in December. That was his last post on his instagram

[@DocScience2]

Does anyone know where dr. hope is? any updates ?

[@XSilver_WaterX]

Best guess; job over-boarding him to haitus the channel. At least post a quick community post, they aren't THAT hard to handle?!

[@rutrwer8220]

@@XSilver_WaterX family kids?

[@vhs3760]

"Peter lived a good long seven years? Seven years, man..." That line always hits me. Jesus. Thanks for the reaction!

[@godlygamer911]

I miss these. Seeing a doctor that is humble and actually cares just makes me so happy.

[@lordofuzkulak8308]

As horrible as child mortality is, I think we need to give the show props for following through with it rather than having a main character swoop in, see what the guest character missed, and fix things. It would’ve been all too easy for one of the other doctors go take a look and find the cure so the episode could have a happy ending.

[@artur6912]

Scrubs quite often went against the expected tv show happy ending and killed off patients mercilessly, sometimes in the most unexpected moment. The writers were quite good at changing the mood 180 degrees from comedy to drama.

[@meltingkeith7046]

@@artur6912 I think one of my favourite episodes is they tried to subvert this by having the show act like a multi-camera sitcom that was more typical of the time. Brilliantly done.

[@artur6912]

@@meltingkeith7046 I really liked the EP that started with: "Statistically one in three people in the hospital will die", then we see the gang getting 3 patients so you can guess through the episode which patient will die only for the EP to end with "but sometimes, the odds aren't that good" and killing all three.

[@Luke_wait_for_it_marengo]

I absolutely agree

[@Team_AWFUL]

The thing i love about Scrubs is, it doesn't trying to cope with the reality. Reality of harsh thruths

[@kmjc1213]

I've seen this episode a bunch of times and Todd saying "That smell is from the fart that I made" still cracks me up. Scrubs perfectly balanced humor with realism and heartfelt moments which is why it will always be one of my favorite shows.

[@jerodast]

The way that line is written and delivered - just brilliantly juvenile haha.

[@bretterry8356]

"It's possible to make no mistakes and still lose. That's not weakness. It's life." - Jean-Luc Picard.

[@markgibbons4273]

A guy i went to school with had this happen to him, guy was a genius at school, from what i heard was the top dog at University/med school, but i heard later he had a breakdown when a kid died on his watch. Broke my heart to hear.

[@GreenCrim]

It's always struck me as sadly ironic that the good qualities that make people want to go into medicine i.e. empathy and wanting to help others, are also sometimes responsible for them quitting due to how badly it makes them feel when things go negatively. Just imagining some of the potential scenarios is terrible. To do it day after day. wow.

[@garrett2439]

"Even after 20 years of being a doctor, when things go badly, it still hits you this hard. I gotta tell you man, that's the kind of doctor I want to be." - J.D. talking to Dr Cox in my favourite scene in Scrubs.

[@bemusedbandersnatch2069]

It's a fine balance between being sensitive to patient needs and calloused enough to survive the tough days.

[@dolebludger]

@@JumpingTuna Yeah it's utterly tragic how high the rate of mental health struggle is in healthcare professions. Even veterinarians have an increased risk of said issues. It's heartbreaking that the careers that save people hurt the ones doing the saving

[@R3fug333]

This is one of the first really real episodes. I was waiting for your reaction to this. The job can wear you down. I don't have the temperament for medicine. I couldn't deal with the death and sadness that comes with it. I respect everyone in the medical field so much who can take all that onboard and tough it out. Big respect to you, Dr Hope and all your colleagues.

[@gavinrock6]

Legitimately, whenever I thought of pursuing a career in medicine, I would remember this episode. "7 years man..." I know I'm just not cut for the emotional toll!

[@DragonTigerBoss]

I think I have the heart for medicine, but I also have the brain to know how much I'd hate it. I'll stick to writing fantasy.

[@PinkCircleO8]

@@DragonTigerBoss That's one of the reasons why I decided to work in labs instead of being a doctor. Definitely was the right choice for me because as much as I love medicine, being a doctor is something I know I'm not cut out to be one.

[@wolfman-up7dh]

I am not a medical professional, but seeing that doctors breaking point always gets to me. Doing your absolute best and still "failing" is something that I guess really hits hard for me, even if my personal stakes aren't as high.

[@annefalbowski2672]

I'm a veterinarian in the United States and we are hemorrhaging vets and support staff from the profession. The stresses of it day in and day out drive type A people in the field into depression/anxiety and, too frequently, suicide. I'd forgotten what a good episode this was. Solidarity to everyone in all forms of medicine.

[@sattheer1493]

I have so much love and respect for veterinarians. Never had a bad experience with one even though they need so much knowledge/training and face so much devastation. Plus I can’t imagine the insane owners you have to deal with. So much love❤️

[@Firedrakee]

I always think this episode is a bit underrated (going off the imdb rating). I think Sean Hayes did an amazing job as Nick Murdoch, the final scene where he decides to quit always gets to me a bit. 7 years, it really isn't fair sometimes. Always enjoy these videos, keep em coming :)

[@DrHopeSickNotes]

Yeh I think if it was given a couple episodes to show the story it may have hit harder. But agreed brilliant episode.

[@Vengaard]

I swear, new episodes of you reacting to scrubs feels like a new episode of Game Of Thrones (season 1 - 6) back in the day.

[@coolchristiangirl190]

Your my favorite doctor that reviews Scrubs. The issues with a lot of doctor review(like Dr. Mike) when it comes to Scrubs is that they don’t acknowledge that it’s a show moreso focused on story than accuracy. Idk, some just feel a bit harsh whenever they critique the show.

[@nfboogaard]

I agree, but like to add that I really miss the scoring of the episode at the end with Dr. Mike. No conclusion.

[@wfly81]

This is my favorite role that Sean Hayes has played. He absolutely killed it.

[@XaviRonaldo0]

So different to his Will & Grace character. He did an awesome job in this

[@oxoelfoxo]

Miss you, Dr Hope!

[@gustaforce]

2:00 "Fun" fact about a lucas device. If the patient doesnt have any legs, you have to strap them down or they will start to flop away. My brother figured this out the hard way when working as an EMT

[@vitotigani]

😮

[@dolphin64575]

I'd never considered that, thank you for the info!

[@LivingOnCash]

Scrubs: The most heartbreaking comedy on TV. Also, generally EMS personnel would be doing compressions while the patient is on the gurney. Once the patient is transferred to the ED the hospital staff takes over but not always. I've had then request us to continue compressions while they do other procedures.

[@feliciasjoberg9886]

Video idea: React to injuries in Fawlty Towers. There's A LOT of trauma. S1E6, S2E4 and S2E5 especially

[@DrHopeSickNotes]

Hahaha I've never had that recommended before! I love that show

[@EmilyMae]

The spoon smack to the forehead must of really hurt 🫢 (A Fawlty Towers episode injury)

[@Scrubber89]

It's been almost half a year since we got an episode 😢

[@povilzem]

One thing, as a pediatrician. When a nurse comes to me reporting about a patient's new complaints, I don't immediately respond with a new treatment plan. I go and take a look at the patient first, then take a couple moments to think, consider if maybe additional testing is required, and then start changing up my a/b's.

[@sonnydisposition]

I believe that this episode was the first they recorded after 9/11. Everyone on the set was just muscling through their emotions... it helped them find some of the emotional depth for the episode, even though they were all really distracted.

[@dominaevillae28]

Also, on 9/11, hospitals in the NYC area were braces for a mass casualty event but that is not what happened as most people hurt had minor injuries or were dead.

[@DanteYewToob]

To add to your bit about people who become doctors… it’s extra unfair because typically the people who become doctors are the people with empathy and sympathy and the o es who want to help people the most. So when failure inevitably comes, it’s not just a matter of career or intellectual failure, it’s a failure that hits extra hard emotionally. Ironically, some of the best and most successful doctors I’ve met are the very academic type who enjoy the problem solving and act of medicine more than dealing with or helping people… the real antisocial types with no bedside manner are usually the ones who figure out the difficult problems because they can set aside the empathy that adds extra pressure and stress.

[@DrHopeSickNotes]

Very well said. I've heard the term moral injury used a lot. Thanks for your comment

[@ilsevdg1194]

I so agree!!!!

[@diaphanouswaffle]

I dearly hope you will do more of these. Scrubs is one of my favorite series ever, and your perspective is greatly appreciated.

[@Mercurial_Phantom]

I love that you're doing the episodes in order. There is quite a bit of continuity and every episode is gold.

[@jamesm8199]

I feel deeply for you and your colleagues in regards to the current state of affairs in the NHS. Rest assured that the majority are with you and support the current action ✊

[@lilytea3]

0:23: 📺 In this episode of Scrubs, Dr. Kelso leads a ward round and the main character learns about Beck's Triad. 3:34: 🔪 During abdominal surgery, there was a concern of nicking the colon and causing a potential infection. 7:30: ! A doctor discusses the importance of research work and quality improvement projects in medicine. 9:55: 💉 The patient is diagnosed with an infection and is septic, requiring specific antibiotic treatment and close monitoring. 13:28: 🎬 The video discusses the challenges of working in the NHS and the increasing number of professionals leaving the medical profession. Recap by Tammy AI

[@Alice-rt6fz]

I'm coming from Dr Mike's video with you! I'm so happy to now have two doctors to follow!

[@WillFlyTheLightingGuy]

Sean Hayes is so fantastic in this episode. I wish he had a longer story arc so he could stick around a bit longer. The young doctor who lives under the delusion that if he’s good enough, he can fix anyone…finally realizes that you can do everything right and still lose. I’m sure that’s got to be a real thing.

[@wrens5825]

Great to hear a new video from Dr Hope commenting on Scrubs very entertaining !

[@WexMajor82]

"The shi t hit the peritoneum" is my new favourite phrase. Also, I could never be a pediatrician nurse. The day a little fella dies in front of me, is the last day of my job. Luckily my patients are all 18 and up.

[@RonHarrisMe]

Where are all the NEW videos? Are you OK Dr. Hope? I miss your videos. They really help me stay positive. I am disabled, and in a lot of pain, every second of every day. Watching your videos helps a lot. OH, can you cure nerve pain due to Spinal Stenosis? That would help A LOT. No rush.

[@DocScience2]

Does anyone know where dr. hope is? any updates ? @RonHarrisMe = look at a video by john campbell (ivermectin after vaccine injury) It may not be what you want, but check it.

[@henriknobinder7395]

11:40 That's an interesting point about the people who end up in medicine. I would also think that to decide to end up in medicine in the first place you also have to care about and be interested in helping people, and if you've got that inclination, then it surely must be extra hard to make difficult decisions or deliver bad news.

[@dolphin64575]

Just went down a little rabbit hole on the LUCAS CPR device. If anyone else was wondering, the patient's wrists are strapped to the device when they are being moved from one bed to another, so their arms are in a safe, known position.

[@oxoelfoxo]

oh, i did wonder how he was conscious enough to hold onto it. thanks!

[@RobinJay1939]

That pressure of hitting the first real stumbling block after years of being the smartest and the best is something really common in law school as well. It's very easy to burn out due to not being able to handle that kind of stress because it may be the first time they've ever encountered it.

[@geoffreysorkin5774]

There are major firms in New York City that only hire graduates from Top Five lawschools. They require them to bill 100 hours a week with the promise of being put on a partnership track in they can make it a year. Most attorneys burn out in that year. Greg Giraldo famously (among stand-up fans anyways) was one of the burnouts who turned to drugs, lost his license, and became a stand-up.

[@digitaldevil696]

So I've watched a couple of videos of you reacting to scrubs, and you always do this in such a genuine manner, I love it, and I love the appreciation for this excellent show, which holds up so well even now, which is kinda mental, considering when it was released (around when there still was music on MTV)

[@AndrewAHynd]

Your description of the NHS and the medicine profession sounds so much like the education profession. All that training only for people to walk away after a short time in the job.

[@tntkff9901]

12:00 This sounds like a good argument for med school to have a type of Kobayashi Maru test (Star Trek) Where there is no correct answer and prepares students for cases that fail

[@brefasdra]

In Todds defence, if he had said it was him letting one rip, if they had nicked the bowel, it could have been ignored, so best to assume it was surgical (even just admitting then checking may not look as closely)

[@EibaProductions]

I really like how you're so well worded. "I think that's something Todd could reflect on"

[@lizzallen5614]

That was a great episode and great reaction. Love watching all your content! 💕

[@Zmac808]

the WTF moment definitely for me is always Dr. Kelso fantasizing about pushing JD off of the roof. Thanks for covering this episode and also I never show up this early xD So hello!

[@DrHopeSickNotes]

Classic Kelso :)

[@emmafischell622]

I dont think it was about threatening JD. Kelso said that if someone was in his way he would push them off the roof. I've heard (probably apocryphal) stories about med students cutting circles out of mint breath strips and putting them in someone's contact lens container to try to get the top score in the class, so medicine can be very cutthroat at times

[@Mercurial_Phantom]

Kelso just likes to mess with interns

[@__-im2se]

There was just an article today in NPR about moral distress in medical professionals and how physician burnout rates are getting worse. The Mayo Clinic had a survey last fall about how 62.8% of respondents report at least one symptom of burnout vs. 38.2% in 2020. I think what you all are experiencing in the NHS is a similar issue to what we have in the US. In the US, we force patients to do the rationing by making many essential medical procedures unaffordable by most people and cause worse health outcomes by increasing provider to patient ratios in a way which is incredibly difficult for providers. In both medical systems, medical professionals have to deal with the emotional distress of knowing their patients are suffering due to structural issues.

[@iklull6135]

This is one of my favorite shows ever, so cool to see they still do reviews after all this time! And even more, like accuracy reviews or reacts, like this show is super old.

[@AmarHujan]

I had a feeling this one might reference real world issues in medicine. I'm glad you didn't shy away from that even though this is a KZbin video rather than Twitter

[@undead_corsair]

To all the doctors and nurses out there I hope you know you are valued immensely. I can get tired of my job, but I could never begin to imagine the stress and exhaustion people face in medicine. For going through that to help strangers, I have nothing but respect. I only wish you were all treated and paid properly for your work.

[@andrewquinn9550]

I haven’t watched you in years but I’m very thankful for the algorithm today! Great video!

[@StewChicken42]

Lovely, Dr. Hope. If you were ever wondering if any of your audience would like a longer version of this exact type of video - I'M IN! But that's just my opinion. :>

[@oxoelfoxo]

the longer the better! watch the whole show! haha, maybe for a Patreon

[@DravenGal]

Sean Hayes is a great actor and a very good singer! I loved him as Jack in Will & Grace. Also, Jack had a real "Super Ego" of his own.

[@sarahbuck2506]

Fully prepared to watch you react to every episode in the series

[@depositionsandstuff7465]

Where has he been for 8 Months? Wondering if anyone has any updates. Hope he is OK.

[@PaulJameson100]

Yes I was wondering too.

[@RoboticPiff]

According to another commenter, as of a month ago, he was filming something for the History Channel in December.

[@bellrenjoji7511]

The show is called The Proof is Out There. I was playing it in the background when I heard a familiar voice and saw him on there

[@DocScience2]

Does anyone know where dr. hope is? any recent updates ?

[@GamingNewsSummary]

Heart breaking to see how tough the job can be on Doctors, even if it is a comedy show.

[@XaviRonaldo0]

It's a medical DRAMA masquerading as a goofy comedy

[@bjorn6956]

dr. hope! its been 2 months where are youuu :( mis you

[@DocScience2]

Does anyone know where dr. hope is? any updates ?

[@pamelajaye]

Fun. Please do more Scrubs. I fell off when you started cells at work.

[@Crunchbite86]

I'm a simple man. I see someone reacting to a scrubs episode, I click like.

[@theLOSTranger234]

occasionally see his twitter page update with repost, (not on the site as much) but last time he reposted literally a month ago at time of this comment, soo hope is still around and I HOPE he returns, with any video. this is a great channel. if I were in the UK, I would so transfer to the hospital he was at to be my primary ha hope to have ya back doc

[@zyromachi]

Where are you broo??

[@iSouleyx]

I absolutely love early Dr Kelso, he's such a son of a bitch but his outwardly cheery demeanor in all situations, even at snuffing the flame of a once competent doctor. He's like this devil on JD's back taunting him, he's seen it all. Makes the contrast of characters on screen really interesting when the sad music plays and everyone's melancholic.

[@lucyk2371]

Great way of looking at things. You are right. When we are at school we are given a correct answer and believe we can handle anything. When we can't it can be devastating.

[@audreypeacock6857]

Not me being in dental school and immediately thinking erythema migrans 😂😂

[@DocScience2]

I recommend that you study videos by dentist "Ellie Phillips" . It will shock you when you see the truth.

[@robertknight2556]

Purely as an aside and entirely irrelevant, Dr Murdoch is Sean Hayes, the flamboyant gay guy in 'Will and Grace', showing his dramatic chops. Very illuminating, Dr Hope, how you address the present parlous state of the NHS, and I can only hope that we somehow recover the fundamentals of this noble endeavour. Odd, perhaps, but I've become aware just how clean and nicely made your hands are. P.S. I'm not a loony. P.P.S, I've belatedly subscribed. Robert, UK.

[@theresa336]

I just saw Sean Hayes on Broadway as a lead in a dramatic role where he also played piano. He was brilliant. I had no idea he majored in piano performance in college. He just won the Tony award. If he does any performances near you, it’s worth seeing. It’s called Good Night, Oscar.

[@LuciMorgonstjaerna]

Been a year without new videos? Doing alright? If you need ideas, may I suggest reacting to the Protector fight against like 50 people? I think it's called Bone breaking fight or something. Would give you a lot to react to.

[@Larrylamirius]

Ed!!!! We need some more!

[@anniemay13]

Been a while since you uploaded; Hope you’re safe and doing well!

[@不幸屋の娘-o6l]

I think he died 😢

[@jstrahan2]

@@不幸屋の娘-o6l: Typical comment.

[@1anonymous_moon]

​@@不幸屋の娘-o6lNo he's not

[@Allerka]

Whoo-hoo, a new video!

[@dolphin64575]

Have you seen Taiwain's CDC drew a bunch of illnesses as people for their 'disease' magazine? I'd love to see your reactions to their designs! (Rabies has a bunch of people in animal masks nearby, lyme disease is riding a tick robot with the bullseye painted on it, etc)

[@J_star2312]

Can you do more vlogs on being a doctor in the UK or more questions and answers videos?

[@Depep4729]

Love your content Ed, hope you’re doing well during this unending chaotic period the nhs is going through

[@zhaojn]

love Dr Hope's videos. only got to know a few weeks ago

[@1anonymous_moon]

It's been a year, we miss you🥲

[@XaviRonaldo0]

Really loved Sean Hayes' performance here. Going from the goofy gay guy off Will & Grace to a serious role like this he did a great job. Pity they didn't find a way to incorporate him into the show more.

[@whatsup968]

Ha I remember when I was younger going to my pediatrician with my mum about a rash I had My pediatrician basically said the more professional equivalent of "I dunno. Rashes are hard. You should go see a dermatologist." The derm diagnosed it as Gianotti Crosti, and steroids took care of it

[@PancakeGabi]

I love these reactions on the Scrubs episodes!

[@tammyhines1585]

Thank you for another great episode.

[@Spillinthatsweettea]

11:56 when I was in school, my brother in law always used to tell me this joke: what do they call the person that graduates last in their class at med school? Doctor. Grades do not determine how good of a doctor you are because some people are just really bad at test taking. The ability to use critical thinking and have empathy make you a good doctor.

[@Rystefn]

It's not just the fall from the whole "Even if you get the right answer, the outcome can still be really bad" aspect, but also the stakes. In high school, there's a lot of pressure, especially if you start off getting those really high grades, but if you do poorly on a test, the only real consequence is that maybe you need to work a bit harder on the next one. And here we see a situation where if you do poorly a little kid dies. And if you do well... a little kid still dies. That's some heavy shit.

[@pipey3000]

Another great episode Dr Hope

[@magoo9279]

It's been a while since you have done a reaction video doc. Can you react to Chicago Med season 9 episode 1?

[@bros402]

Fun fact: The actor who played Todd is now a real estate agent.

[@TehAmelie]

I don't know if this is the best place for it, but a random question for Dr Hope: have you seen the movie The Cider House Rules? I think you could get a lot of commentary out of it, as it covers a bunch of historical medical issues including ether addiction, illegal abortion, pregnancy complications related to incest, and orphanhood. Also it's a p. good movie.

[@artur6912]

12:55 TBH I always interpreted this as him not being strong enough mentally to endure patients dying. Today he sees a terminal 7 year old, tomorrow there will be someone else with equally miserable story and that broke him.

[@Mavakor]

Great video as always

[@tombuir]

There’s a Seinfeld episode “The Junior Mint” you might like. It involves a surgery arena

[@Runner-Boy]

Where did you go

[@geraintdavid3014]

Dr. Hope, thoughts on reviving the rapid fight scene diagnosis with some Punisher scenes? Maybe the gym fight to start with?

[@PugAshen]

Also people that go in to medicine with the idea of helping people and not being able to help puts a strain on someone's mental health and at somepoint you can start compensating by being overly positive, just to talk yourself in to that it will be better one day, "tomorrow is that day...", "just one more day...'. Which puts even more strain on your mental health. During the covid period we had talks with ppl in the medical field that were mentally exhausted from just that. Trying and wanting to help but just couldn't face it with a smile (so to speak) anymore, because they're used to smile things away. Very devastating.

[@wyattstone8222]

"the shit hits the peritoneum" Love the joke. I work in endoscopy and we constantly make poop/butt jokes and puns. It's impossible not to. =

[@formdusktilldeath]

What's the general protocol on farting in the OR? I mean if the operation takes 5 hours... does everone just has to hold it in?

[@XaviRonaldo0]

I imagine one protocol would be to own up to it so they don't think they've nicked the colon of the patient.

[@Richardincancale]

Sorry to hear things are so bad in the NHS :-(. Where do leavers typically go to? They can’t all end up as drug company reps?

[@mychalsimpson8316]

love this guy he`s funny and I learned a lot.

[@Kenjitsuka]

Hooray!!! Love you Dr. Hope!!!

[@hdng1984]

In your opinion, do you think the kid would have survived? Even though it's obviously fictional, I found a little bit of hope when you were talking about the antibiotics

[@EverestBlizzard]

Really hooe you return soon, its been far too long!

[@bigwrig0485]

I'm really glad he scrubs is back

[@hjr2000]

Dr. Hope where are you? 🙂

[@DocScience2]

Does anyone know where dr. hope is? any updates ?

[@Larrylamirius]

Come back!!!! No I know you are probably busy and it takes a lot of work for your videos. I found out about you through doctor mike during that hour long video you and him made. Since then I actually prefer your videos nothing against him at all though. I wish there was a way to increase your following and make it more worthwhile for ya so you could make the big bucks from this and make more videos to lol and I think alot of people would agree if you could get the exposure. Anyhow I hope all is well with you and hope to see some more videos soon. Also if there would be anyway to help lmk but I don't have a big following or anything so probably not very helpful lol.

[@TheJrr71]

Bexx Tryad was the deputy to Khan, in Star Treck: Wrath of Khan.

[@AnotherCrazyClown]

Even though i'm not a doctor i relate to this in the way that there's hard times in most jobs who deal with people, we're humans and too empathic every day every hour and it might be harsh but i consider it a bad trait as a person when like in this case, people just quit whatever because they can't overcome the social difficulties from their careers, and it happens either because they went blind and innocent assuming everything is rainbows or too dense to hear the warnings of the mental burden that comes with the subject, just because they can't see it doesn't mean it's not happening and that's what happens with weak willed people who gazes too much into the abyss.

[@debrajohnston-rodden4593]

Watched you all through Last of Us. So enjoyed your input, wondered if you would take a look at FROM, it might be fun to review. Can't wait til Last of Us returns.