Parents need to know that while this lighthearted medical show usually keeps blood to a minimum, some close-up surgical and trauma scenes may be too much for younger kids or anyone with a weak stomach. That said, the show's humor-tinged take on the often complicated and confusing world of medicine will enlighten and entertain curious tweens and up, explaining procedures like MRIs and biopsies and diseases like epilepsy in a way that non-MDs will easily understand. Anatomical terms like "penis" and "buttocks" are common when the topic calls for it, so expect a few giggles -- and maybe some questions as well.

Families can talk about the popularity of medical series on TV. How does the credibility of a show like this compare to that of dramas like ER or Grey's Anatomy? How does Leslie Nielsen's involvement affect your opinion of the show? Are you more or less likely to take it seriously? Why? How accurate do you think the show's information is? Families can also discuss the procedures they see on the show. Does seeing the process make you more or less nervous about undergoing medical procedures yourself? Why is it important to be knowledgeable about the medical issues you face?