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Watching you wear out: Time as clinical labor
1Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies, Goldsmiths, University of London, London, Greater London, UK.
Medical Anthropology Quarterly
|June 15, 2026
Summary
This study explores the concept of "negative labor" in managing chronic illness, where clinicians use time to support patients enduring long-term conditions. It highlights care strategies when medical intervention is limited, focusing on patient-led endurance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sociology
- Clinical Practice
- Health Humanities
Background:
- Chronic illnesses present unique challenges in healthcare, often requiring long-term management rather than acute intervention.
- The limitations of medical intervention in chronic conditions necessitate exploring alternative therapeutic approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the role of time and
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of clinical fieldwork in NHS general practice.
- Exploration of three distinct treatment narratives.
Main Results:
- Identified
Conclusions:
- The concept of
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