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Not doctors but watch them on TV: Kiev tells medics to tune into Scrubs to improve skills

The Ukrainian Health Ministry advised doctors and healthcare experts to watch Hollywood medical television series in order to bolster their professional expertise and knowledge.

KIEV, April 10. /TASS/. The Ukrainian Health Ministry on Tuesday advised doctors and healthcare experts to watch Hollywood medical television series in order to bolster their professional expertise and knowledge.

"Most doctors are skeptical about medical TV series and films. However, watching them can be a useful medium for learning, not just for leisure," the ministry said on its Facebook page.

The ministry recommended Ukrainian doctors tune into House M.D., Scrubs, ER, Nip/Tuck, Grey's Anatomy and other American medical TV series.

The Ukrainian parliament gave the green light to nationwide medical reforms back in January 2018. The move has drawn many critics claiming that it would limit the availability and access of medical aid to many citizens.