Popular TV Shows Promoting Unhealthy Life Styles?

          They glamorize and promote unhealthy lifestyles through many shows such as :

         What do these shows have in common? They are very popular. They are on continuous re-runs on television. They appeal to young generations because the shows themselves have young characters. These shows mirror future generation’s perceptions of what is okay to do. ’16 and pregnant’ glamorizes becoming pregnant at a young age and that you too (the audience/viewer/ and in most cases young teenage girls) can be on television if you are young and pregnant. Many of these girls receive money for sharing their lives and stories while others attain 15 minutes of fame and further promote the possibilities that can come to your doorstep if you too become pregnant at such a young age. Although many of the creators and even some other viewers may disagree and strongly believe that is shows the hardships of becoming pregnant. But, if a person was to really watch the show closely many of the scenes in the show has to do with the relationships and the drama and pressure a baby brings into a person’s life. Little does the show allow for viewers to see the medical problems that can occur, the insurance bills (if the individuals have insurance), and the risks of pregnancy. The show neglects to educate their viewers about teen pregnancy and that it is not a paycheck but an express pass to adulthood full of responsibility and stress.

                  

          ‘Celebrity Rehab’ is a popular show that is often played on VH1 where Dr. Drew guides and aids former celebrities into sobriety. Although the show shows the struggles many of the individuals face towards full recovery many of the younger generations get the wrong impression of rehab. The show is filled with ultra skinny models, wealthy rock n' rollers, and even well known actors. Nowadays, going to rehab is no longer seen as taboo but a fad. As celebrities such as Lindsay lohan, Demi Lavato, and Nicole Richie put themselves into detox clinics (or rehab)  they send their peers and fans the wrong message as role models. Yes, going to rehab is a good step for recovery for those that desperately need help but the way in which these celebrities conduct themselves in the process of going into rehab, seems as though they are using it to expose themselves and gain more fame, instead of worrying about their role as role models to teenagers. Saddly, the average person as well as these celebrities are driven by money, fame, and scandle.  

What's Eating You?

Those who suffer from eating disorders whether bulimic or anorexics, look to the internet, television, or fashion magazines to inspire them to stay skinny. Many of these sources are call ‘thinspiration’. These sources help them motivate them to get to their goal weights. ‘What’s eating you?’ is simply another source where those who suffer from this disease to look onto as thinspiration. Although these shows are entertaining and fascinating for many, unfortunantly it may be contributing to eating disorders world wide.

Future Doctors or Social Butterflies?

Surprisingly, same thing! Doctors are now being required to become social butterflies if they want to be successful in their field. Although a great GPA, amazing MCAT scores, and impressive resume are enough to get medical school's attention, is it enough to get these ambitious students INTO medical school? Although, these soon- to- be- doctors seem great on paper, many medical schools are starting to take into great consideration their social skills. 

In today's medical field, the way doctors demean, bully, and push around nurses is getting out of control. Shockingly enough, patients aren't excluded from this type of treatment either. Many doctors ignore patients’ requests, believing that they know what is best for their patients based on the knowledge and extraneous education on health and illnesses. This manner of behavior that doctors convey is causing a lot of problems for hospitals. Not only is this type of behavior embarrassing, but it also tarnishes a hospitals reputation. If patients are treated in a way that makes them feel insignificant because a doctor ignores their wishes, the less likely that these patients will find themselves returning. This domino affect leads to hospitals losing money.  Subsequently, doctors’ behavior is becoming frightenly obvious and has created much tension between the relationships within the walls of hospitals, so much so that medical schools themselves are concerned about getting a handle on this situation.

According to the Global Edition of the New York Times, Gardiner Harris explains in 'Would-be Doctors Face New Hurdle: Test of their Social Skills', that medical schools are now testing their medical school applicants on their social skills. How?

Applicants will have to take a test during their interview. This test is called the 'Multiple Mini-Interview' or M.M.I test's applicants social skills so that medical schools can weed out those that have not developed appropriate communication/ social skills or the ones they might have to train.

The social skills that they look for is if he/or she listens carefully to their patient and if they ask for more information about their patients request. Mostly, the interviewer's role in this process is to pay close attention to the applicant's reaction to certain situations and how he/she handles them because after all, during this exercise there is no right or wrong answer.

Good social skills, leadership skills, communication, and teamwork are necessary to navigate a good health care system. So, future doctors of America, be aware that a good doctor should be leaders that are be able to master these skills in order to serve their patients and treat them as well as possible. Becoming a doctor is a privilege, you are forever seen as a healer symbolizing hope as you protect your patients from disease, illnesses, and pain.  

The Love of Art and Science,

"The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.

 It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion

is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe,

 is as good as dead: his eyes are closed," Albert Einstein.

Imagination is Key to Life's Wonders