Teaching medicine and medical ethics using popular culture /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Evie Kendal, Basia Diug, editors.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xv, 171 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
21 cm
SERIES
Series Title
Palgrave studies in science and popular culture
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This book demonstrates how popular culture can be successfully incorporated into medical and health science curriculums, capitalising on the opportunity fictional media presents to humanise case studies. Studies show that the vast majority of medical and nursing students watch popular medical television dramas and comedies such as Grey's Anatomy, ER, House M.D. and Scrubs. This affords us with a unique opportunity to engage and inform not only students but the general public and patients further downstream. This volume analyses examples of medical-themed popular culture and offers various strategies and methods for educators in this field to integrate this material into their teaching. The result is a fascinating read and original resource for medical professionals and teachers alike. - Back cover.