Poetry in Medicine: oblivious to the obvious
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Medicine is a science that is deeply intertwined with the emotional, psychological, cultural and social aspects of human life. Poetry has almost a similar domain. In recent years, poetry has emerged as a powerful tool to bridge the obvious gap between the clinical objectivity of medicine and the expectations of patients and healthcare professionals. Poetry can and must enhances empathy, trust, respect, communication, and emotional understanding in medical practice. This offers both clinicians and their patients a simple and cost-effective way to process complex emotions. By incorporating poetry into medical education and practice one can improve patient care and clinician well-being.
Author: Sheraz Jamal Khan
Institution: Hayatabad Medical Complex
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406139969