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    Physician-as-patient literature: Introducing and fostering a culture of empathy in medicine

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    Thesis/Dissertation
    Date
    2017
    Author
    Wytiaz, Victoria
    Advisor
    Jones, Nora L.
    Department
    Urban Bioethics
    Subject
    Medical Ethics
    Empathy in Medicine
    Medical Education
    Narrative Medicine
    Urban Bioethics
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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12613/3857
    
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    http://dx.doi.org/10.34944/dspace/3839
    Abstract
    The physician-patient dichotomy is reinforced continuously in medical education and medical practice. The physician possesses knowledge that will be used to help the patient in some way. However, as human beings, physicians are subject to the illnesses and diseases that affect their patients. Physicians moved by this role-reversal may feel compelled to record their experiences, leading to an accumulation of “physician-as-patient literature.” Five examples of “physician-as-patient” literature illustrate five fundamental lessons that can be adapted by physicians: relating to patient vulnerability, fostering hope for patients, mobilizing support systems, recognizing physical consequences of disease, and appreciating patient quality of life. By generalizing these individual stories, it is not necessary for physicians to experience the exact disease or illness they treat. Rather, they can draw from their unique life experiences to practice empathy. The concept of empathetic medicine can be introduced in medical school training by integrating empathy education into scientific curriculum. Current practitioners can benefit from narrative exercises, reflection and physician self-disclosure in efforts to promote empathy. Medical practice requires solid relationships between human beings, physicians and patients. This basic principle is further emphasized in “physician-as-patient” literature and concerted efforts by institutions and individual physicians can lead to a foundation for a culture of empathy.
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