Media Coverage of Michael Schumacher’s Accident: Too Intrusive and Speculative?

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Published: January 22, 2014

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Nearly four weeks ago, Michael Schumacher was placed in a medically-induced coma after a ski accident in the French Alps. Since the December 29, 2013 accident, friends, family, rivals and fans have expressed their support for the seven-time Formula One world champion. 

Meanwhile, following Schumacher's hospitalisation in Grenoble, the global media descended on the French city to feed the public's insatiable desire for updates on the German's condition. In the absence of actual updates from Schumacher's medical team or anyone from his inner circle, some media outlets have served up an unhealthy and unhelpful stream of speculative pieces.

Overall, the reporting has covered a broad spectrum, from reserved to ridiculously intrusive.

At one end is the journalist from an unnamed French publication who dressed as a priest in an attempt to gain access to Schumacher's hospital room.

At the other end is Gary Hartstein, a physician who previously worked in F1 with the highly respected Dr. Sid Watkins. On his blog, A Former F1 Doc Writes, Dr. Hartstein has been providing experienced commentary and explanations of the official reports from Grenoble. He has also been answering a constant stream of questions on his Twitter feed: @former_f1doc.

Dr. Hartstein is a must-read for anyone without advanced medical knowledge seeking to understand the reality of what is happening to Schumacher.

In between these two extremes, there are plenty of stories that have veered too far into speculative territory.



For example, a headline for a recent story in the Daily Mirror reads, "Hopes fade for Michael Schumacher's recovery amid fears he may be 'in vegetative state after four-week coma.'" And the source linked to for this apparent update? Not one of the former world champion's doctors, but another Mirror story from the same day—this one written by a neuro...
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