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Medical Dramas

Medical Dramas. Amanda Steffens. Thesis. Ultimately medical dramas are so popular because they keep the viewers interested by somewhat incorporating controversial issues into the episodes but never solve or take a position on the issue. Goals.

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Medical Dramas

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  1. Medical Dramas Amanda Steffens

  2. Thesis • Ultimately medical dramas are so popular because they keep the viewers interested by somewhat incorporating controversial issues into the episodes but never solve or take a position on the issue.

  3. Goals • Why do medical dramas distract viewers from cultural issues they hint at? • How are medical dramas able to do this? • Why do viewers find medical dramas so appealing?

  4. Why do medical dramas distract viewers from issues? • Controversy leads to more ratings • Not too much controversy • Corporations • Shows that address political forces behind medicine • Medical Story (1975)

  5. How are medical dramas able to do this? • Distract viewers • Images of medical visuals • Ethical dilemmas • State of the art technology • Focus on doctor/medical staff’s interactions • Incorporate touchy issues

  6. Why are medical dramas so appealing? • Medicine always mentioned in the news—dramas give a more concrete image • Create a more perfect world • Show how health care should be delivered • Typically save all patient’s lives: drug and technology • Confusing situations keep the viewer interested

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