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Bench Reflections on Healing and Patient Care
Julia H Miao1, Kathleen H Miao2
1Medical student at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York.
The Healing Bench artwork symbolizes unity and shared reflection between patients, families, and healthcare teams. It highlights compassionate care delivered collaboratively from initial consultation to bedside treatment.
Area of Science:
- Art in Healthcare
- Medical Humanities
- Patient Experience
Background:
- Benches serve as a metaphor for rest and reflection in healthcare settings.
- The artwork "The Healing Bench" explores this symbolism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the metaphorical significance of "The Healing Bench" artwork.
- To examine how the artwork represents collective decision-making and reflection in patient care.
Main Methods:
- Symbolic analysis of "The Healing Bench" artwork.
- Interpretation of the artwork's representation of the patient-clinician relationship.
Main Results:
- The artwork embodies unity and shared decision-making among patients, families, and clinicians.
- It visually connects the concepts of "bench" (initial consultation/reflection) and "bedside" (direct care).
Conclusions:
- "The Healing Bench" artwork effectively communicates the importance of communal reflection and compassionate care.
- The artwork underscores the collaborative nature of modern healthcare delivery.
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