Australian Medical Students' Views on Medical TV Shows
Author Information
Author(s): Roslyn Weaver, Ian Wilson
Primary Institution: University of Western Sydney
Hypothesis
What are undergraduate medical students' perceptions of professionalism and ethics in medical television programs?
Conclusion
Medical programs are relevant to students and can be useful in teaching strategies that engage them in ethical lessons about practicing medicine.
Supporting Evidence
- 99.5% of respondents watched television in the past year.
- Students had high recall of ethical topics portrayed on the shows.
- Most students believed that medical programs portrayed ideals of professionalism well.
- Female students were more likely than male students to watch Grey's Anatomy.
- Students rated the realism of medical shows negatively.
Takeaway
Medical students watch a lot of medical TV shows, and these shows can help them think about ethics in medicine.
Methodology
A survey was administered to 386 undergraduate medical students to collect data on demographics, viewing habits, and perceptions of medical television programs.
Potential Biases
The study may not reflect the views of medical students from other universities or countries.
Limitations
The study was confined to one university in Australia and did not compare other student groups outside medicine.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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