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If You're Looking For A New Show To Binge-Watch, Here Are 12 Reasons You Should Watch "Diagnosis" on Netflix

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Isabel Rejto

Aug 21, 2019

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If You're Looking For A New Show To Binge-Watch, Here Are 12 Reasons You Should Watch "Diagnosis" on Netflix

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Netflix has no shortage of offerings and the unique original programming the streaming service turns out always has something new to offer. This time, it's "Diagnosis", which follows Dr. Lisa Sanders as she investigates medical cases that have stumped medical professionals, through a one-of-a-kind approach to diagnostics: crowdsourcing. A doctor of internal medicine at Yale University, Dr. Sanders is also a columnist for The New York Times. Her original column Diagnosis challenges her readers to solve already-resolved medical cases and reveals the answers in the next column.

This time, however, "Diagnosis" tasks Dr. Sanders' readers to solve extremely rare medical cases by submitting videotaped responses of their medical theories or their personal experiences with similar illnesses. Each episode takes the audience on the patient's journey to finally receiving a diagnosis after living with debilitating, incurable illnesses for most of their lives. Although Dr. Sanders and the show's producers were wary of the show's success, in the beginning, the results have been astounding. Dr. Sanders still marvels about how incredible it is to be able to "present a story and have it heard quite literally around the world."

Here are 12 reasons why you should watch the show. Like, right now.

1. Dr. Lisa Sanders' column inspired "House"...

Which makes sense when you compare both shows, but you can only do that once you watch "Diagnosis".

2. Dr. Sanders was also a consultant on "House"

As a doctor at Yale, Dr. Sanders is an expert in her field.

3. Each episode is deeply moving

Yes, I balled my eyes out during the first episode, so consider yourself warned.

4. You get to see, almost in real time, the power of the Internet to solve the unsolvable

Finally, a positive use for the Internet and the vast interconnectedness of the world.

5. Everyone who provides their input becomes a part of each patient's journey

Everyone becomes a family in a sense, and even the audience is made to feel as if they are on the journey too.

6. It's more real than "House" or any other medical drama

Not every patient receives a diagnosis, which is heart-wrenching, but at least they are given a direction to pursue to manage their illnesses.

7. The show has provided hope and a sense of community for those who previously felt alone

Feeling like we belong is fundamental to human nature, so when that doesn't happen, we feel helpless and alone in a huge world to which we can't relate. "Diagnosis" has provided hope to those who previously felt lost, which is probably the show's best result.

8. It's easy to binge-watch

Did I mention that it's seven episodes long?

Did I mention you'll get hooked?

Just carve out a few hours this weekend and treat yourself to this must-see show

9. "Diagnosis" touches upon certain issues within the healthcare system

Issues include how the medical community interacts with patients, and how rampant racism and sexism do more harm than good for the patients.

10. Dr. Sanders is a calming presence in the face of frustration

Many patients have seen up to 40 different doctors, all who couldn't diagnose their illness. They are rightly frustrated, but Sanders treats this frustration with empathy and treats the patients with the respect they deserve.

11. Dr. Sanders is Dr. House in the digital age

With the same level of intrigue that followed the cases on "House," the show feels revamped because of its use of the Internets interconnectivity. By opening up the case to the whole world, theories are thrown around but like in "House," only a few options make the cut.

12. "Diagnosis" will restore your faith in humanity

The sheer notion that strangers all over the world are helping each other is astounding.

Happy binge-watching!

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If You're Looking For A New Show To Binge-Watch, Here Are 12 Reasons You Should Watch "Diagnosis" on Netflix

Crowdsourcing, social media and medical expertise help to solve previously unsolvable medical cases.

1. Dr. Lisa Sanders' column inspired "House"...

2. Dr. Sanders was also a consultant on "House"

3. Each episode is deeply moving

4. You get to see, almost in real time, the power of the Internet to solve the unsolvable

5. Everyone who provides their input becomes a part of each patient's journey

6. It's more real than "House" or any other medical drama

7. The show has provided hope and a sense of community for those who previously felt alone

8. It's easy to binge-watch

9. "Diagnosis" touches upon certain issues within the healthcare system

10. Dr. Sanders is a calming presence in the face of frustration

11. Dr. Sanders is Dr. House in the digital age

12. "Diagnosis" will restore your faith in humanity

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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