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Few environments offer the kind of high stakes and natural tension found in a medical hospital. From staff shortages to workplace hierarchies, from interpersonal conflicts to, obviously, life-or-death situations, the emergency room and its surroundings have served as one of TV's most intense settings, blending case-of-the-week procedurals with the personal complexities of a character-driven drama.

If you're a fan of medical dramas, Netflix is a great place to dig even deeper into the fan-favorite genre. The streaming service is equipped with a strong mix of classic network series, high-quality international hits, platform originals, and more.

Whether you're after a med melodrama with a lot of pulpy seasons to watch (you know the one) or a highly intense healthcare docuseries that brings you right into a real E.R., here are three medical dramas on Netflix that you should add to your watchlist.

'Breathless'

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