Despite its impressive TV ratings, SBS’s Doctor X: Mafia in White is facing criticism for its alleged medical inaccuracies. Some viewers have voiced concerns about the lack of realism in certain medical scenes.
Starring Kim Ji Won, the drama has been well-received for its engaging storyline. The first episode recorded a nationwide rating of 11.4%, while the second episode saw a jump to 14.9%. However, as the series gains popularity, questions about the accuracy of medical procedures depicted in the show have emerged.
One online critic pointed out an unrealistic scene involving a patient with an inguinal hernia and questioned the lack of medical consultation in the production. Other viewers also expressed frustration over inaccuracies like the improper use of a defibrillator on a patient in cardiac arrest.
The drama’s lack of medical accuracy prompted comments from Professor Namgung In, an emergency medicine physician who served as a medical adviser for Doctor X. Namgung humorously acknowledged his role in advising the production, even in cases where medical errors were present.
Viewers reacted to Namgung’s comments with a mix of humor and sympathy, highlighting the ongoing concerns about the show’s realism in medical scenarios.
Sources: Daum