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On-site report by ShanghaiDoctor: On the occasion of the 7th Chinese Physicians’ Day, the nation’s first personal health stand-up comedy special, “A Playful History of Surgery,” was performed on August 11, 2024, at the Changning Cultural Arts Center in Shanghai. This special was passionately presented by Yao Le, a renowned health science communicator and deputy chief physician of the general surgery department at Tongren Hospital. Through a humorous and witty approach, the stand-up comedy took the audience on a journey through the century-long evolution of surgical medicine. From the bloodletting therapies of barbershops to the rapid advancements of modern surgery, Yao Le used a series of amusing historical anecdotes to let the audience experience the past and present of surgical medicine amidst bursts of laughter.
A Playful History of Surgery
“The forefathers of the profession of surgery were a group of people named Tony. Yes, the very same Tony from the barbershop. The red, white, and blue rotating lamp outside the barbershop symbolizes: white represents gauze, red represents arteries, and blue represents veins. Five hundred years ago, barbershops were the sanctuaries of bloodletting therapy…” Yao Le recounted with wit and humor, transporting the audience through the “past and present” of surgical medicine amidst waves of laughter. “A Playful History of Surgery” not only allowed the audience to learn about significant milestones in surgical medicine, such as the birth of antiseptic surgery, the discovery of penicillin, the invention of antibiotics, the determination of ABO blood types, and the refinement of modern blood transfusion techniques, but also reviewed the continuous progress of modern surgery in China, including the remarkable contributions of medical giants like Qiu Fazu, Qian Yunqing, and Wu Mengchao.
The event was guided by the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission and co-organized by several institutions, aiming to deepen the Healthy Shanghai Initiative, innovate health science communication models, and highlight the crucial role of medical institutions and professionals in health education. Wang Tong, the planner of “A Playful History of Surgery,” stated that using stand-up comedy to narrate medical history is an innovative attempt, showcasing the development of surgery while expressing deep respect for medical workers. Through this unique event, Shanghai demonstrated its innovative spirit in health science communication and its relentless pursuit of enhancing citizens’ sense of health fulfillment. “A Playful History of Surgery,” with its distinctive format and profound significance, became a special tribute to all medical workers.
The stand-up comedy special “A Playful History of Surgery” has had the following positive impacts on raising public awareness of medical science through its humorous and engaging approach: Enhanced the Fun and Acceptability of Medical Knowledge: Dr. Yao Le’s lighthearted and witty storytelling about the history of surgical medicine transformed what could be dry medical facts into lively and entertaining content, significantly increasing public interest in medical science. Promoted the Popularization of Medical Knowledge: By presenting significant discoveries and milestones in medical history in a narrative style through stand-up comedy, the show helped the audience better understand and remember these key points. Deepened Public Understanding and Respect for the Medical Profession: The show not only recounted the evolution of medicine but also paid tribute to medical workers, fostering greater respect for doctors and a deeper appreciation for the importance of medical advancements and the hard work of healthcare professionals. Raised Public Health Awareness: By delivering health knowledge in a humorous manner, the show allowed the audience to learn about health in an enjoyable way, enhancing their awareness of health protection and self-care capabilities. Innovated the Format of Health Science Communication: As the first large-scale health science TV stand-up comedy program in China, “A Playful History of Surgery” attracted 2.8 billion views online, demonstrating that health science communication can be carried out in more diverse and approachable ways.
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