What is it about?
This study examines how medical dramas blend entertainment with real-world issues, shaping public views on health, ethics, and society. It highlights their role in public health communication and social awareness.
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Why is it important?
Our study is unique as it bridges entertainment with societal impact, focusing on how medical dramas shape public understanding of health and ethics. Timely due to rising health awareness, it highlights the genre's role in public health communication and social issues, offering fresh insights into the intersection of media and society. This understanding is vital in today's health-conscious world, making our work crucial for scholars, media professionals, and public health communicators.
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Crafting this article was a personal highlight, merging my love for media studies with an in-depth look at medical dramas. It was thrilling to explore how these shows shape societal views, far beyond mere entertainment. I hope this work sparks interest in the powerful role media plays in our perception of healthcare and ethics, inviting readers to see these dramas through a new, impactful lens.
Guglielmo Pescatore
Universita degli Studi di Bologna
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This page is a summary of: Why Medical Drama? An Interdisciplinary Study of Narrative Layers and Societal Impact, November 2023, PubPub,
DOI: 10.21428/93b7ef64.c9d8cd00.
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