On the Screen: reality or fiction

Topic 7
Fri 23 Oct
Starts at 13:00h
Ends at 14:00h
How health is portrayed on screen and why it matters.
How health is portrayed on screen and why it matters.

Health stories are everywhere: from medical dramas to documentaries. But how they are told shapes how society sees medicine, illness, and healthcare professionals. This session examines the power of screen narratives and their real impact on public perception.

What we will explore:

  • How medicine, illness, and healthcare professionals are represented on screen
  • The real impact of these narratives on social understanding of health
  • Examples of fiction, docu-series, and audiovisual journalism
  • Open dialogue between creators, doctors, and communicators