Of the many ways to learn about compassionate care in medicine, a great option is taking classes through the Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine. A unique course is Film and the Physician- Portrayals of Medicine in Film and the Arts (SCPP 30320). Dr. Gary Fromm, the creator and professor, states that while it isn’t uncommon to have discussions which explore portrayals of medicine in the media, it is rare for universities to offer semester long courses on the topic.
Film and the Physician explores the portrayal of topics such as gender, culture, ethics, patient interaction, end of life, and bad news in media. Dr. Fromm points out that every film which involves medicine inherently touches on humanism and compassion, and that each doctor-patient interaction shown in media can portray compassion— or perhaps the lack thereof.
The media has the power to shape the public’s perceptions of healthcare, and more specifically, their healthcare providers. Medical shows have been popular for quite some time, and Dr. Fromm highlighted that since their advent, they have been altering the public’s perception. He revealed that up until the 1970’s doctors in media were generally portrayed positively, however, they were also extremely homogenous— the majority of doctors being shown were white and male. Through the 70’s and 80’s the representation of doctors shifted dramatically to a more greedy and self interested perception.
Dr. Fromm values the candidness of the discussion that is often found in his classroom. He hopes that at the end of the semester that students will be able to leave more open-minded and with the ability to dissect the issues portrayed in media involving healthcare. Additionally, he urges students to not look to the media to shape how they practice compassion in medicine, and to watch with a critical eye.
Film and the Physician is offered each fall semester and is a great way to look at compassion in medicine. As a final note, Dr. Fromm emphasizes that compassion and ethics are just as, if not more, important as the sciences in medicine. Examining film’s portrayal of medicine is an excellent (and engaging) way to look at issues of ethics and compassion. It is important to acknowledge that physicians have not always done the best job with these matters, but it is our responsibility as future healthcare providers to engage these topics.
Dr. Fromm hails from South Bend, and attended Indiana University and IU Medical School after graduating from South Bend Adams high school. He currently practices pulmonary medicine at Memorial Hospital.
This post was written after a personal interview with Dr. Gary Fromm.
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