This morning's local paper carried this story: http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2009/September/01/Doctor-House-and-health-costs.aspx under the title "How 'House' hurts health care debate". Yeah, that's what's wrong with health care; too many people watching "House". I guess maybe though -- after all, we based how we treat detainees based on "24".

Actually, I think "House" *can*, in fact, offer some medical advice. If you're getting your conception of health care from TV, as Dr. House would say: "You're an idiot."

P.S. If any writers from "House" come across this post, protip: hallucinations will never be a symptom of undiagnosed Parkinson's Disease. Hallucinations usually are either caused by the medication for PD or you're so far along Captian Obvious could diagnose you had PD. Take it from a guy who's seen it in family members twice.