--- title: Life Lessons TV Doctors Taught Us Pt. 2 description: Here are five more lessons that TV doctors and medical shows can teach us about life. image: https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/Life%20Lessons%20TV%20Doctors%20Taught%20Us%20Pt.%202.jpg --- [![VISTA-logo-primary-tagline](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VISTA-logo-primary-tagline.png?width=150&height=51&name=VISTA-logo-primary-tagline.png "VISTA-logo-primary-tagline")](https://www.vistastaff.com) # [VISTA Voice](https://blog.vistastaff.com) ## Life Lessons TV Doctors Taught Us Pt. 2 ![](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/vistastaff-oct2015/favicon002.png)Posted by [VISTA Staffing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/author/vista-staffing) on Apr 10, 2019 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Life Lessons TV Doctors Taught Us Pt. 2](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Life%20Lessons%20TV%20Doctors%20Taught%20Us%20Pt.%202.jpg?width=2006&name=Life%20Lessons%20TV%20Doctors%20Taught%20Us%20Pt.%202.jpg)Spend a few minutes watching a top medical show and you will probably realize that many aspects of hospitals and doctor’s offices on TV aren’t realistic. Amidst all the drama, there are still valuable lessons to be learned from our favorite fictional doctors. We uncovered a few in [part 1](https://blog.vistastaff.com/6-life-lessons-tv-doctors-taught-us), and here is more from the most popular TV doctors. ## Lesson 1: The Answer Isn’t Always Obvious On House MD, Dr. House was skilled at solving the most challenging medical cases. He did this by looking for the less-obvious answers. While the old saying goes, “If you hear hoofbeats, think horses - not zebras,” sometimes you have to consider that a zebra could be on the loose. Dr. House was a skilled and well-respected doctor because he realized that the answer isn't always going to jump out and grab you. ## Lesson 2: It’s Okay to Show Emotion (Even for Men) One of the most fascinating aspects of the television program Scrubs is that the young men weren’t afraid to show their emotions. Whether that meant having a good cry over a beloved patient or telling a good friend they loved them, emotion was never held back. We can all benefit from taking this lesson to heart. Don't be afraid to “wear your heart on your sleeve” and let others know how you're feeling. ## Lesson 3: Life Goes On On Grey’s Anatomy, as well as in other medical shows, there is always the drama that seems to touch the lives of the doctors and staff. While they do take time to mourn and care for themselves, at the end of the day, life goes on - just like in real life. While you may not face as much drama as the staff on this show does, keep in mind that the sun will rise tomorrow and life will continue moving. This may give you the encouragement you need to push past your barriers. ## Lesson 4: Different Isn’t Always a Bad Thing The Good Doctor isn’t your typical swaggering TV doc. Instead, he has autism spectrum disorder and is a quiet, introspective man. This show discusses the possibility of succeeding in a challenging field even if you are different than what most people expect. No matter what it is about you that makes you different, embrace it and figure out ways that you can use those differences to be the best at your job and in life. ## Lesson 5: It’s Possible to Rise Above Circumstance Code Black offers a twist on the typical medical drama in that the ER it focuses on is understaffed and has a constant shortage of resources. However, each week the staff is able to work medical “miracles” even despite this. The staff is always willing to go the extra mile to serve as a successful team, even if they don't have all the same benefits available to them that others may have. Take this lesson to heart and remember that no matter what your circumstance, it is possible to rise above with hard work and effort. Medical dramas and fictional doctors aren’t only fun to watch, but they offer valuable lessons that can be applied to your work and life. Next time you sit down to your favorite medical show, read between the lines and see what other lessons you can find. It may surprise you what’s there for you to learn. [![Subscribe to VISTA Voice Blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1554807/9b6cae1c-54bd-4f5b-8ea9-09d8ce39e6c9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1554807/9b6cae1c-54bd-4f5b-8ea9-09d8ce39e6c9) Topics: [Physicians](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/physicians), [Advanced Practice Providers](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/advanced-practice-providers)   **Want to read more? Click [here](https://blog.vistastaff.com/archive) for even more industry updates.** **Welcome to our Blog!** **About VISTA Staffing Solutions** VISTA Staffing Solutions has over thirty years of experience providing award-winning customer service to clients and providers alike. Headquartered in Salt Lake City with additional offices in Atlanta and Houston, and employs approximately 1,000 people between corporate staff and field clinicians and contracts with over 2,500 physicians across 60+ specialties and subspecialties. VISTA helps U.S. hospitals, medical practices, and government agencies optimize their physician staffing, ensure quality and continuity of care for patients, and maintain financial stability. As a leading provider of U.S. Locum Tenens and Permanent Physician Search Services, VISTA also operates VISTA Select, a first-of-its-kind technology and services solution utilizing advanced data and analytics to provide healthcare organizations with customizable workforce optimization solutions.  ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Posts by Topic - [Locum Tenens Clinician (51)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-clinician) - [Advanced Practice Providers (47)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/advanced-practice-providers) - [Physicians (41)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/physicians) - [Locum Tenens Work (39)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-work) - [Locum Tenens Government (15)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-government) - [Industry Updates (11)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/industry-updates) - [VISTA (9)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/vista) - [Recruiting (7)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/recruiting) - [Government (6)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/government) - [Licensing & Credentialing (6)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/licensing-credentialing) - [HR (3)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/hr) - [Interview/Hiring Tips (3)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/interview-hiring-tips) - [Stories From VISTA Physicians (2)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/stories-from-vista-physicians) - [Telehealth (2)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/telehealth) - [Physician Assistant Week (1)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/physician-assistant-week) - [Primary Care Week (1)](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/primary-care-week) [see all](https://blog.vistastaff.com/life-lessons-tv-doctors-taught-us-pt.-2#) ### Corporate Background At **VISTA Staffing Solutions**, we want to make it possible for you to work on your terms, allowing you to provide your expertise to those who need it most. We have opportunities for physicians in all specialties, from domestic locum tenens jobs to government and permanent positions, with openings covering all 50 states. Founded in 1990, VISTA is headquartered in Salt Lake City with additional offices in Atlanta and Houston. **[PHONE: 800-366-1884 | 801-487-8190](tel+:18014878190)** **CORPORATE OFFICE:** 2800 East Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 400, Cottonwood Heights, Utah 84121  [AN INGENOVIS HEALTH COMPANY](https://www.ingenovishealth.com/)   | [Staffing Solutions](https://www.vistastaff.com/staffing-solutions/) | [VISTA Select](https://www.vistastaff.com/staffing-solutions/vista-select/) | | --- | --- | | [Trust, Transparency, Accountability](https://info.vistastaff.com/trust-transparency-accountability) | [Careers](https://www.vistastaff.com/current-openings/) | | [Clinician Job Board](https://www.vistastaff.com/job-board/) | [Contact Us](https://www.vistastaff.com/contact-us/) | | [Advanced Practice](https://www.vistastaff.com/advanced-practice/) |   |     [![icon-blog.png](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Badges_Icons_and_Banners/pinpng.com-blog-icon-png-2064259.png?width=21&name=pinpng.com-blog-icon-png-2064259.png "icon-blog.png")](https://blog.vistastaff.com)[![icon-fb.png](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Badges_Icons_and_Banners/60fea6773d624000048712b5.png?width=20&name=60fea6773d624000048712b5.png "icon-fb.png")](https://www.facebook.com/VISTAStaffing)[![icon-twitter.png](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Badges_Icons_and_Banners/twitter-3-24.png?width=20&name=twitter-3-24.png "icon-twitter.png")](https://twitter.com/vista_staffing)[![icon-linkedin.png](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Badges_Icons_and_Banners/linkedin-3-24.png?width=20&name=linkedin-3-24.png "icon-linkedin.png")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/vista-staffing-solutions-inc-)[![icon-instagram](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Badges_Icons_and_Banners/Instagram%20white%20icon.png?width=20&name=Instagram%20white%20icon.png)](https://www.instagram.com/vistastaffing/)[![icon-youtube](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Badges_Icons_and_Banners/toppng.com-youtube-clipart-png-black-white-youtube-symbol-1024x721.png?width=28&name=toppng.com-youtube-clipart-png-black-white-youtube-symbol-1024x721.png)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bKhEXo9HZKIfo8ZW6hyYg)   [![VISTA-logo-staffing-IGV-white](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VISTA-logo-staffing-IGV-white.png?width=180&height=128&name=VISTA-logo-staffing-IGV-white.png "VISTA-logo-staffing-IGV-white")](https://www.vistastaff.com) © 1999 - 2023 VISTA Staffing Solutions