Turow, J: Playing Doctor

Provides an engaging history of the medical TV series from its inception to the present day. It offers an inside look at the creation of iconic doctor shows as well as a history of the programs, an analysis of changing public perceptions, and an insightful commentary on how medical dramas have shaped these perceptions. Using recent research and interviews with principals in contemporary television doctor shows such as ER, Grey's Anatomy and House, this illuminates the extraordinary ongoing cultural influence of medical shows.