Brian Hurwitz
Brian Hurwitz
Brian Hurwitz (pronunciation: /ˈbraɪən ˈhɜːrwɪts/) is a distinguished medical practitioner and academic, known for his significant contributions to the field of medical humanities.
Etymology
The name Brian is of Celtic origin and means "high" or "noble". The surname Hurwitz is of Yiddish origin, derived from the word "hurwitz" which means "hurricane".
Career
Brian Hurwitz is a Professor of Medicine and the Arts in the Department of English at King's College London. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and the Academy of Medical Sciences. His research interests include narrative medicine, medical ethics, and the interface between medicine and literature.
Related Terms
- Medical Humanities: An interdisciplinary field of medicine that includes the humanities (literature, philosophy, ethics, history, and religion), social science (anthropology, cultural studies, psychology, sociology), and the arts (literature, theater, film, and visual arts) and their application to medical education and practice.
- Narrative Medicine: A medical approach that utilizes people's narratives in clinical practice, research, and education as a way to promote healing.
- Medical Ethics: A system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.
- Royal College of Physicians: A British professional body dedicated to improving the practice of medicine, chiefly through the accreditation of physicians by examination.
- Academy of Medical Sciences: An organization in the UK which represents the diverse spectrum of medical science.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brian Hurwitz
- Wikipedia's article - Brian Hurwitz
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