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Stories for a humanistic medicine

R Selzer1, R Charon

  • 1Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York 10032, USA. rc5@columbia.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|February 6, 1999
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Stories are vital in medicine, offering truth and healing. Doctors can enhance patient care and self-awareness by embracing narrative and deep observation.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Humanities
  • Narrative Medicine
  • Physician Well-being

Background:

  • The integration of humanities into medical education is crucial for holistic patient care.
  • Physicians often face challenges in balancing clinical practice with personal reflection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the significance of storytelling in medicine.
  • To examine how narrative can foster empathy and understanding in healthcare.
  • To inspire physicians to integrate reflective practices into their professional lives.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of an excerpt from Richard Selzer's "The Doctor Stories."
  • Commentary by Rita Charon on the role of narrative in medicine.
  • Exploration of the concept of "dual citizenship" for physicians as both clinicians and storytellers.

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Main Results:

  • Stories serve as a conduit for truth and healing in medical encounters.
  • Developing the capacity to "behold" patients and understand their predicaments deepens medical commitment.
  • Reflective practice and narrative engagement can enhance physician self-awareness and professional identity.

Conclusions:

  • Embracing narrative medicine can lead to more compassionate and effective patient care.
  • Physicians are encouraged to cultivate their storytelling abilities to enrich their practice and personal growth.
  • The fusion of clinical expertise with literary reflection offers a path toward greater humanism in medicine.