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A theater art continuing professional development presentation
Henry Tulgan1, Elizabeth Kirby, Diedre Bollinger
1University of Massachusetts Medical School, Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA. htulgan@bhs1.org
Abstract:
Molly Sweeney, a play written by Brian Friel, is a creative instructional tool that assists the learner to appreciate the patient as a whole person and identify the importance of both professionalism and ethics in today's world of medicine. This is a tale of a woman who is blind from infancy and whose vision is restored as told by the three people involved: Molly, her husband, and her physician. This production assists with the development of critical thinking, observational skills, and enhanced cooperation toward better quality patient care.
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