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Modernizing Sir Luke Fildes' The Doctor.

John Brewer Eberly¹

¹First-year resident in the AnMed Health Family Medicine Residency Program in Anderson, South Carolina.

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|May 26, 2020

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Sir Luke Fildes's classic painting, "The Doctor," is reimagined to explore the modern patient-physician relationship. The artwork highlights the enduring importance and sanctity of this vital connection in contemporary healthcare.

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Area of Science:

Art History
Medical Humanities
Sociology of Health

Background:

Sir Luke Fildes' 1891 painting, "The Doctor," is iconic for depicting physician focus.
The artwork traditionally symbolizes the physician's dedication and the patient-clinician bond.

Purpose of the Study:

To re-examine Fildes' "The Doctor" in the context of contemporary healthcare.
To explore evolving demands on the patient-physician relationship.
To affirm the persistent sanctity of the patient-clinician connection.

Main Methods:

Artistic reinterpretation of a classic painting.
Conceptual analysis of the patient-physician dynamic.
Comparative study of historical and modern healthcare contexts.

Main Results:

The reimagined artwork reflects current pressures on healthcare professionals.
The study emphasizes the enduring significance of the patient-clinician relationship.
Visual and conceptual parallels are drawn between historical and modern medical practice.

Conclusions:

The patient-physician relationship remains a cornerstone of effective healthcare.
Art serves as a powerful medium to reflect and comment on societal and professional changes in medicine.
The sanctity of the patient-clinician bond is a timeless and essential element in medical practice.