CBHD often receives requests from educators and other individuals for popular resources that engage bioethics through various media (fiction, film, and television). In this resource, we offer a recap of materials relevant to end-of-life issues that have premiered on television. Viewers are cautioned that the shows represent a wide variety of genres and may not be appropriate for all audiences. They are encouraged to read annotations/synopses available through such websites as www.movieweb.com or www.imdb.com. If there is a show you think we missed, email us at info@cbhd.org.

End-of-Life

• House, M.D. (2004–2012, TV-14)
  • This provocative medical drama has inspired a number of books exploring the intersection of philosophy and pop culture with particular emphasis on bioethics. Publishers include Berkley Trade, Routledge, Smart Pop, and Wiley.
  • (Topics: Clinical Ethics, End of Life, Informed Consent, Physician-Patient Relationship)

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