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Narrative Medicine Bridging the Gap between EvidenceBased Care and Medical Humanities

Narrative Medicine

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Maria Giulia Marini

Narrative Medicine Bridging the Gap between EvidenceBased Care and Medical Humanities

Maria Giulia Marini Research and Health Care Director Fondazione ISTUD Milan, Italy

ISBN 978-3-319-22089-5 ISBN 978-3-319-22090-1 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-22090-1

(eBook)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2015949219 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London # Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)

Foreword

This book introduces “narrative medicine” in connection with evidence-based medicine and clinical research. It uses the metaphor of it being a “bridge” between clinical sciences and humanities/social sciences. The write-up eloquently integrates insight from mythology, literature, cinema, personal anecdotes, research experiences, multinational media, and newspapers to explain narrative medicine and lobby its importance for seeking a “non-scientific” understanding of patients in their most vulnerable moments. These anecdotal quotes from literature are constructive bringing in rich descriptions. Thus, the book arguably offers narrative medicine as a conceptual base that has allowed the practice of evidence-based medicine to be pursued across a broader canvas. Narrative medicine in various clinical specialties emerges and the notion of listening to patient’s inner voices addressing the whole system in which individuals exist is innovative. The book highlights the importance of gathering multiple narratives of patient care experiences, so that physicians are privy to a holistic version of their patients that fosters meaningful and informed care. As one scrolls through various chapters, the importance of evaluating the ways we trai