Medical humanities

Medical Humanities

Medical Humanities (pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪkəl/ /hjuːˈmænɪtiːz/) is an interdisciplinary field of medicine which 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.

Etymology

The term "Medical Humanities" is derived from the Latin "medicus" meaning "pertaining to medicine" and the Latin "humanitas" meaning "human nature, kindness". It was first used in the late 20th century to describe a new approach to medical education and practice that incorporated aspects of the humanities and social sciences.

Related Terms

• Medical Education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a doctor (i.e., medical school and internship), or additional training thereafter (e.g., residency and fellowship).
• Medical Practice: The practice of medicine by a health professional who has completed studying medicine and is licensed by the state to practice medicine.
• Humanities: Academic disciplines that study aspects of human society and culture.
• Social Sciences: Branches of science that deal with the institutions and functioning of human society and the interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of society.
• Arts: The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

See Also

• Health Humanities
• Narrative Medicine
• Medical Sociology
• Medical Anthropology
• Medical Ethics

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Medical humanities
• Wikipedia's article - Medical humanities

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