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"No pictures from summer vacation": portrayals of pathologists in the printed media

E J Gutmann1

  • 1University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, USA.

Modern Pathology : an Official Journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc
|August 4, 1998
PubMed

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Media portrayals significantly influence public perception of pathologists, as direct interactions are rare. This study examines how newspaper articles depict pathologists and their vital specialty.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Specialties
  • Public Health Communication
  • Media Studies

Background:

  • Public understanding of medical professionals is often formed through media representations.
  • Direct interaction between the public and pathologists is infrequent.
  • Media portrayals play a crucial role in shaping public perception of pathology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the depiction of pathologists and the field of pathology in newspaper articles.
  • To understand how media narratives influence public views on this medical specialty.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of newspaper articles mentioning pathologists.
  • Examination of themes and portrayals within the selected media texts.

Main Results:

  • Newspaper articles offer a significant, albeit indirect, window into public understanding of pathology.
  • Analysis reveals specific ways pathologists and their work are represented in print media.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding media portrayals is essential for improving public engagement with pathology.
  • Addressing how pathology is presented in news media can enhance public trust and awareness.

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