Grey's Anatomy #2

A new idea that I want to explore in the characters of Grey's Anatomy is how much they have to sacrifice or risk for their job. As doctors that are on call, many of these doctors are tired and do not get enough sleep for a few days. They sacrifice their own well being for the well being of their patients. These doctors are also willing to risk their jobs for their patients, especially when they act against the laws or rules of the hospital in an attempt to do good for their patients. 

Another new idea is the conflict between forming relationships with patients and being professional. A lot of the time, the doctors in the series build strong bonds with their patients. This sometimes clouds their judgement and leads them to act off their emotions instead of facts. Furthermore, this struggle between empathy and professionalism is seen in Meredith Grey and Richard Webber. As a young intern, Meredith tends to have a soft spot for all her patients making her willing to break the rules more often. However, as the Chief of Surgery, Richard Webber is there to make sure everyone is following the protocols of the hospital and will discipline those who break them even if they were trying to do good.