J Korean Med Assoc.  2016 Oct;59(10):771-774. 10.5124/jkma.2016.59.10.771.

How TV programs with health information can be improved

• Shin HY

• KMID: 2391515
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2016.59.10.771

Abstract

Although the role of mass media as a communicator of health information has continuously expanded, some programs with incorrect health and medical information have negative impacts on television viewers. Public benefit, objectivity of information, and impartiality of effectiveness should be considered from the initial stage of program production in promoting public health. Furthermore, program producers, professional performers, medical associations and government organizations should redefine their roles and cooperation and setting up a mutual-assistance system is needed to produce good programs for health and medical information.

Keyword

Health; Information; Improve; Show doctor; Program

MeSH Terms

Mass Media
Public Health
Television

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