{"product_id":"medical-humanities-isbn-9780727916105","title":"Medical Humanities","description":"The purpose of medical humanities is to improve the delivery of effective health care through a better understanding of disease in society, and in the individual. The interfaces between the science of medicine and the arts, philosophy, sociology and law interpret causes and effects of disease. The field of medical ethics is the most prominent offspring of this wider debate, yet the context of disease in the life of the individual and of society is profound and far-reaching. The influences of medicine on the humanities and vice versa are all around, yet only recently have they been recognised in the wider world of health care. \u003cp\u003eHow can you encapsulate the essence of medical humanities and teach it to health professionals? Medical Humanities is designed to fill the need for a clear, well illustrated text that both provides the principles for the individual reader, and encourages discussion. The issues are explored in four main sections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on a highly successful seminar, and with contributions from leading writers, thinkers, and teachers, this book provides a comprehensive and authoritative reference for what is becoming a professional requirement in medicine. It will be invaluable for clinicians and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e  Section 1: Humanities Reflecting Society. \u003cp\u003eThe nature and role of the medical humanities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSociety, community, well being.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the outcome of arts and health initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical record as catalogues of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 2: Patients and Professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe consultation as Rubik's cube.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe new genetics - re-telling and re-interpreting an old story.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoetry as a key for healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpirituality as an integral part of care.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 3: Changing Attitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolio learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreative arts in the medical curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMemorials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy medical humanities now?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical humanities - means, ends and evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection 4: Understanding Medical Knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValidating the facts of experience in medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe humanities role.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhilosophy's gaze\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eH. Martyn Evans is a Welsh academic and Professor of Philosophy of Music and Member of the School of Medicine and Health at the University of Durham. From 2002 to 2008, he was Principal of John Snow College, Durham. Since 2008, he has been Principal of Trevelyan College, Durham. Ilora G. Finlay is the editor of Medical Humanities, published by Wiley.  The purpose of medical humanities is to improve the delivery of effective health care through a better understanding of disease in society, and in the individual. The interfaces between the science of medicine and the arts, philosophy, sociology and law interpret causes and effects of disease. The field of medical ethics is the most prominent offspring of this wider debate, yet the context of disease in the life of the individual and of society is profound and far-reaching. The influences of medicine on the humanities and vice versa are all around, yet only recently have they been recognised in the wider world of health care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow can you encapsulate the essence of medical humanities and teach it to health professionals? Medical Humanities is designed to fill the need for a clear, well illustrated text that both provides the principles for the individual reader, and encourages discussion. The issues are explored in four main sections:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on a highly successful seminar, and with contributions from leading writers, thinkers, and teachers, this book provides a comprehensive and authoritative reference for what is becoming a professional requirement in medicine. It will be invaluable for clinicians and students alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMJ Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989601763557,"sku":"NP9780727916105","price":80.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780727916105.jpg?v=1761784765","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/medical-humanities-isbn-9780727916105","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}