: In 2022, an anesthesiologist in India faced severe backlash after filming himself ranting about video game "console wars" while a patient was anesthetized and prepared for surgery.

Worse than an online trend is the reality for many patients. You go to a doctor for a sore throat, and they ask for an inappropriate exposure. You go for a rash, and they make a lewd comment. You trust them because they have a degree, so you play along. Later, you realize: They weren't doctoring. They were playing a game with your dignity.

Several high-profile incidents have been characterized as "shameful" behavior by medical professionals:

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: While not a "doctor game," it involves difficult decisions under stress, which could be similar to the ethical dilemmas a doctor might face.