Figure 1 serves as a professional platform for doctors to share medical cases with graphic details.
Figure 1's comment section showcases a blend of medical discussions and dark humor among healthcare professionals.
Deep dives
Figure 1: A Disturbing Medical App
The podcast delves into Figure 1, an app described as Instagram for doctors, where medical professionals can share and discuss gruesome medical cases. The app allows doctors to capture photos of unique cases, such as gunshot wounds or rare medical conditions, after obtaining patient consent. Users post images while adhering to strict rules to maintain patient anonymity, showcasing close-ups of injuries, x-rays, and scans. Figure 1's content, though graphic, provides a platform for medical professionals to engage and learn from each other's experiences.
Doctor Conversations on Figure 1
The episode highlights the peculiar aspect of Figure 1: the comments left by doctors on the posted images. These comments often mix medical jargon with dark humor, creating a unique space where medical professionals discuss cases with casual banter. The podcast examines how these interactions reflect the coping mechanisms and communication styles within the medical community. The comments offer a glimpse into the conversations doctors might have in private, showcasing a blend of professional tone and lighthearted remarks.
Healthcare Professional Perspectives
The podcast explores the contrast between civilian perspectives and those of healthcare professionals, like Lauren, who use Figure 1. The episode delves into the desensitization process medical professionals undergo to cope with their daily exposure to trauma and graphic medical cases. Through interviews, it becomes evident that professionals like Lauren view their work and Figure 1 content from a distinct lens, emphasizing the necessity of detachment to navigate their challenging roles effectively.
An app called Figure One wants to be Instagram, but for doctors. Why would doctors need their own Instagram? We spy on the secret & disgusting medical internet, plus we speak to one of its residents.