From entertainment to practice: teaching humanity, medical ethics, and professionalism through The Pitt series, Season 1
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| Issue | Vol 19 (2026) | |
| Section | Commentary | |
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| Drama; Medical ethics; Humanity; Professionalism; Medical. | ||
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