Date: February 10, 2009
Topic: Kimberly Frost – Medical Facts & Fallacies in Popular Fiction
Though it’s in a lot of movies, did you know that doctors don’t shock a flatline heart rhythm? Join emergency room doctor, Kimberly Frost, for examples of accurate and inaccurate medical information in books and movies. Hear a discussion of when and why a writer might want to diverge from the truth and when she shouldn’t. Attendees are invited to ask questions about emergency medical and trauma procedures for use in their own fiction.
Bio
As a physician and educator, Kimberly has given approximately fifty presentations for audiences ranging from twenty to 200 participants, including lectures at state and national medical meetings. In the past eight years, she has received six awards for teaching and academic excellence.