Teaching Medicine and Medical Ethics Using Popular Culture

Contains a mix of empirical research studies in education, film and literary textual analyses, literature reviews and practical classroom activities Will be of interest to educators in medicine and literature, film and media studies, but also the general public and students. It is written at an accessible level for all of these audiences Covers popular media in various forms, including film, social media, and advertising. It contains data that can be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of all of these forms on education
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.