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Joshua Nagler1, Rebekah Mannix1
1Associate professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine at Harvard Medical School and senior associate physician in medicine at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston.
AMA Journal of Ethics
|August 4, 2020
Summary
Humor can build connections in busy medical settings but may also create divisions. This study examines how humor impacts camaraderie and tribalism in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sociology
- Communication Studies
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Humor is frequently used in medical settings for social bonding and efficient communication.
- Conversely, humor can be employed to establish social hierarchies and alienate individuals within clinical environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the dual role of humor in fostering social cohesion and exacerbating tribalism in medicine.
- To analyze how humor influences interpersonal dynamics and group affiliations in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of communication patterns in clinical settings.
- Literature review on the sociological impact of humor in professional environments.
Main Results:
- Humor can facilitate rapport and positive patient-provider interactions.
- Inappropriate or exclusive humor can reinforce in-group/out-group dynamics and contribute to medical tribalism.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the nuances of humor in medicine is crucial for promoting inclusivity.
- Strategies should be developed to leverage humor for connection while mitigating its potential to divide.
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