: A parallel trend saw an increase in users filming their own medical journeys, often referred to as "sick-role" subculture. While this provided community support for some, it also led to concerns about the "performative" nature of illness in the digital age. 2. Digital Transparency vs. Privacy Ethics
: Engage in peer review to ensure that case presentations and discussions are conducted ethically. medicalvoyeur 2021
While 2020 was the year of doomscrolling, 2021 was the year of "low-stakes viewing." Streaming analytics showed that medical professionals specifically avoided medical dramas in 2021 ( New Amsterdam and The Good Doctor saw viewership drops among actual medical staff). Instead, they flocked to: : A parallel trend saw an increase in