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Mar 17, 2016 · Some of these films will set the bar for the kind of doctor or nurse you want to be, while others will be the shining example of the exact opposite.
- Awakenings (1990) Based on the real-life experience of Dr Oliver Sacks, as recounted in his memoir of the same title, this film tells the story of patients afflicted by the encephalitis lethargica epidemic of the early 20th century.
- Concussion (2015) Will Smith stars as Dr Bennet Omalu, the Nigerian-born physician and forensic pathologist, who discovered the presence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a deceased American football player, while working at the coroner’s office in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania.
- Patch Adams (1998) Robin Williams makes a second appearance on this list in a film based on the real-life story of Dr Hunter “Patch” Adams, who, after overcoming depression, dedicates his career to promoting humor and compassion in medicine.
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) Based on the classic novel by Ken Kesey, this unforgettable film captures the inner workings of a 1960s Oregon mental hospital.
This program follows seven aspiring doctors through four years of medical school, showing what it takes to become a doctor. It looks at the first examination, the anatomy lab, the first death, and the first baby".
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When a self-centered doctor is diagnosed with cancer, he becomes better able to empathize with his patients and appreciate a life outside his career.
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Jan 9, 2019 · Whether you want to understand patients' lives outside the clinic, explore ethical quandaries, or analyze storytelling techniques, movies can provide an evocative window into the realities of the medical world. But what to watch first?
Sep 20, 2013 · Three savvy film aficionados selected 20 outstanding movies that are especially meaningful for doctors, based on their messages or insights about medicine, life, and humanity.
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Jul 31, 2023 · To become a good doctor, you need to develop a range of soft skills, ranging from effective communication to problem solving, and beyond. We’ll talk about 10 of these skills below and see how each relates back to the medical profession: 1. Communication skills. Communication is important in every career, but none more so than in medicine.
