Narrative medicine
Narrative Medicine
Narrative Medicine (pronunciation: /ˈnærətɪv ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a medical approach that utilizes people's narratives in clinical practice, research, and education as a way to promote healing. It aims to address the relational and psychological dimensions that occur in healthcare contexts.
Etymology
The term "Narrative Medicine" is derived from the words "narrative" which means a spoken or written account of connected events, and "medicine" which refers to the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Related Terms
- Clinical Practice: The routine application of healthcare interventions by professionals in the medical field.
- Healthcare Contexts: The various environments or settings in which healthcare is provided.
- Psychological Dimensions: The mental and emotional aspects that influence a person's health and well-being.
- Relational Dimensions: The interpersonal aspects that influence a person's health and well-being.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Narrative medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Narrative medicine
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski