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{{Infobox character | | name = Gregory House | ||
| name | | series = House | ||
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| caption | | first = "Pilot" | ||
| first | | last = "Everybody Dies" | ||
| last | | creator = David Shore | ||
| creator | | portrayer = Hugh Laurie | ||
| portrayer | | occupation = Diagnostician, Head of Diagnostic Medicine | ||
| occupation | | gender = Male | ||
| nationality = American | |||
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'''Gregory House''' | '''Gregory House''' is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American television series ''[[House (TV series)|House]]''. Created by [[David Shore]], House is portrayed by actor [[Hugh Laurie]]. The character is a medical genius and the head of the Department of Diagnostic Medicine at the fictional [[Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital]] in New Jersey. | ||
==Character Overview== | ==Character Overview== | ||
Gregory House is known for his unconventional approach to medicine, his brilliant diagnostic skills, and his abrasive personality. He is a board-certified diagnostician with a double specialty in infectious disease and nephrology. House is often portrayed as a medical Sherlock Holmes, solving complex medical cases that other doctors cannot. | |||
==Personality== | ===Personality=== | ||
House is characterized by his | House is characterized by his misanthropic demeanor, sarcasm, and disregard for hospital rules and procedures. Despite his difficult personality, he is respected by his colleagues for his diagnostic acumen. House often uses unconventional methods to diagnose patients, including breaking into their homes to gather evidence. | ||
== | ===Physical Appearance=== | ||
House | House is often seen with a cane, which he uses due to chronic pain in his right leg. This pain is the result of an infarction in his quadriceps muscle, which was misdiagnosed and led to muscle death. House's reliance on pain medication, particularly [[Vicodin]], is a recurring theme in the series. | ||
==Medical | ==Medical Approach== | ||
House's medical | House's approach to medicine is based on the principle that "everybody lies," and he often assumes that patients are not telling the truth about their symptoms or medical history. He is known for his diagnostic process, which involves ruling out various possibilities through differential diagnosis. | ||
===Team Dynamics=== | |||
House leads a team of young doctors who assist him in solving medical puzzles. Throughout the series, his team changes, but his leadership style remains consistent. He often challenges his team to think outside the box and encourages them to question assumptions. | |||
==Cultural Impact== | ==Cultural Impact== | ||
The character of Gregory House has had a significant impact on popular culture | The character of Gregory House has had a significant impact on popular culture. The show ''House'' has been praised for its portrayal of medical diagnostics and has inspired interest in the medical field. House's character has been compared to [[Sherlock Holmes]], and the show often includes references to Holmesian themes. | ||
== | ==Also see== | ||
* [[House (TV series)]] | * [[House (TV series)]] | ||
* [[Sherlock Holmes]] | |||
* [[David Shore]] | |||
* [[Hugh Laurie]] | * [[Hugh Laurie]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital]] | ||
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[[Category:Fictional | [[Category:Fictional doctors]] | ||
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[[Category:Fictional characters introduced in 2004]] | [[Category:Fictional characters introduced in 2004]] | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 9 December 2024
Gregory House is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American television series House. Created by David Shore, House is portrayed by actor Hugh Laurie. The character is a medical genius and the head of the Department of Diagnostic Medicine at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.
Character Overview
Gregory House is known for his unconventional approach to medicine, his brilliant diagnostic skills, and his abrasive personality. He is a board-certified diagnostician with a double specialty in infectious disease and nephrology. House is often portrayed as a medical Sherlock Holmes, solving complex medical cases that other doctors cannot.
Personality
House is characterized by his misanthropic demeanor, sarcasm, and disregard for hospital rules and procedures. Despite his difficult personality, he is respected by his colleagues for his diagnostic acumen. House often uses unconventional methods to diagnose patients, including breaking into their homes to gather evidence.
Physical Appearance
House is often seen with a cane, which he uses due to chronic pain in his right leg. This pain is the result of an infarction in his quadriceps muscle, which was misdiagnosed and led to muscle death. House's reliance on pain medication, particularly Vicodin, is a recurring theme in the series.
Medical Approach
House's approach to medicine is based on the principle that "everybody lies," and he often assumes that patients are not telling the truth about their symptoms or medical history. He is known for his diagnostic process, which involves ruling out various possibilities through differential diagnosis.
Team Dynamics
House leads a team of young doctors who assist him in solving medical puzzles. Throughout the series, his team changes, but his leadership style remains consistent. He often challenges his team to think outside the box and encourages them to question assumptions.
Cultural Impact
The character of Gregory House has had a significant impact on popular culture. The show House has been praised for its portrayal of medical diagnostics and has inspired interest in the medical field. House's character has been compared to Sherlock Holmes, and the show often includes references to Holmesian themes.
