Rubrique-à-Brac

Rubrique-à-Brac

Rubrique-à-Brac is a series of comic books created by French cartoonist Marcel Gotlib. The series, first published in Pilote magazine in 1968, is a satirical take on a wide range of topics, including medicine and health.

Medical Themes in Rubrique-à-Brac

Medicine and health are recurring themes in Rubrique-à-Brac. Gotlib often uses these themes to satirize societal norms and expectations. For example, in one strip, a character visits a doctor who prescribes a series of increasingly absurd treatments for a minor ailment. This strip is a critique of the over-medicalization of everyday life and the power dynamics inherent in the doctor-patient relationship.

Influence on Medical Education

Despite its satirical nature, Rubrique-à-Brac has been used in medical education. Some medical schools have used the comic strip to teach students about the importance of communication in the doctor-patient relationship and the dangers of over-medicalization. The strip's humorous approach makes these important lessons more engaging and memorable for students.

Representation of Medicine in Popular Culture

Rubrique-à-Brac is part of a larger trend of representing medicine in popular culture. Other examples include medical dramas like Grey's Anatomy and House M.D., and medical-themed comic strips like Peanuts and Doonesbury. These representations can shape public perceptions of medicine and health, and can influence how people interact with the healthcare system.

See Also

• Medicine in popular culture
• Medical education
• Satire