Medical Researchers and the Media

摘要: Objective. —To study the experience of recently published authors with news media. Design. —A self-administered questionnaire. Participants. —All first scientific articles in JAMA and The New England Journal Medicine during a 6-month period. Of 397 surveyed, 92% responded. Main Outcome Measures. —Researchers were asked about (1) their media, (2) attitudes toward dissemination health-related research to general public, (3) lay press. Results. —Of respondents, 65% stated that was discussed press, 60% reported they directly contacted by Researchers had positive press; 86% reports based on accurate 44% felt media coverage would help them achieve overall professional goals. Positive aspects most frequently endorsed it improves image profession, informs community research, allows public understand topic better. Negative (1)it gives impression researcher is seeking publicity, creates jealousy among colleagues, takes too much time. not eager change existing process, yet need for uniform standards concerning relations Conclusions. —The majority two leading medical journals substantial expressed generally sentiments press work, consensus interactions involving ( . 1992;268:999-1003)