A.P Writ 150 Blog

  Where each character in Scrubs shows a more complex emotional side of medical professionals, the different characters and the professional phases they represent point to an overarching theme of corruption within the medical industry.  This progression of the average person becoming a corrupted medical professional can be seen through the different characters with varying experiences. Focusing on J.D (26), Dr. Cox (42), and Dr. Kelso (59) we can see the progression of the corruption of professionals with good intent change to professionals focused on monetary and financial gain over ethical or moral.                  J.D (Age:26) : J.D, as previously discussed in Blog Post #1, is a representation of the initial medical professional with low levels of experience, naivety, and good intentions. He plans on contributing to the medical field and making a difference by helping others but he is unrealistic in pursuing these...

            This week I watched a couple episodes of Scrubs and looked into the varying characters and how each character represents societal norms within and outside of the medical field. With traditional perspectives portraying medical professionals as heroic, knowledgeable, and stoic, Scrubs brings another, more complex perspective to the values held within the medical industry.            Background : Scrubs is a medical sitcom with the main characters: J.D, Elliot, Christopher, Carla, Perry, and Bob. Each character has a different persona and the characters range in ages, medical specialties, and perspectives on the medical field. These characters and their diverse perspectives on their professions reveal the complexity that medical professionals deal with logistically and emotionally.          J.D (Age:26) : J.D is the lead character of the show. In season 1, he represents the nati...

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