Strong Medicine - TV-14
OK medical drama has compelling female characters.
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- TV Rating: TV-14
- Network: Lifetime Television
- Cast: Rosa Blasi, Janine Turner, Rick Schroder
- Genre: Drama
Parents need to know
Families can talk about doctors and the ethical issues that arise in the medical field. Beyond diagnosing, preventing, and managing illnesses, what is a doctor's role? Sometimes physicians will identify personal issues plaguing their patients; is it ever OK for doctors to get involved in non-medical subjects? Also, what is it about medical drama that makes it such a compelling TV topic? Do you think real hospitals and clinics are as constantly chaotic as the ones on television?
Message
Social Behavior:
The doctors may not be perfect, but they do their best to help people and save lives, even when they have their own personal issues to deal with. Some crass humor. Strong, compelling female characters.
Consumerism:
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Social drinking.
Violence
In one episode, the clinic is bombed by a pro-life activist.
Sex
The doctors date, and sexually related medical issues are discussed. Many pertain particularly to women's health and sexuality -- like childbirth, pregnancy, birth control, and so on.
Language
Fairly mild: "Ass," "damn," etc.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Lucy Maher
Is it any good?
Overall, Strong Medicine is smart programming with good female role models, but parents might want to think twice before letting younger kids tune in given the fairly mature subject matter. Some topics are particularly serious and can spur intelligent conversation. Meanwhile, other bits -- such as one episode in which a patient's diaphragm is stuck inside her -- seem gratuitous and silly.
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