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Doctor*ology

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Leslie Nielsen, David Lawrence, Where to watch: Discovery Health Channel)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Lighthearted medical show includes surgery scenes.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 10–12

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series takes a lighthearted look at the intricacies of the medical field, explaining complicated procedures and processes in terms that laymen can understand.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Surgical scenes show blood and organs up close.

  • Sex:

    Some medical discussions may include mention of genitalia (penis, vagina, etc.)

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Anesthesia and pain medications are mentioned in a medical context.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Doctor*ology

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.

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  • 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?
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    doctorology is great, eh?

    this show is really funny!!! I love this show! This really is educational and fun to watch! - mariah

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