What are the Medical Humanites? Two approaches competing for a definition (Humanities and Health Post)

Research Summary: Medical Humanities

Topic: Definition and approaches in Medical Humanities

Category: Educational / Interdisciplinary Field

Key Focus Areas: Not disclosed

Source Institution: King's College Centre for the Humanities and Health

Author: Silvia Camporesi

Evidence Grade: Preliminary — ongoing theoretical debate within the field

Current Status: Two competing approaches under examination; further discussion anticipated at Association for Medical Humanities annual conference

Scope: Integration of humanistic inquiry with medical education and practice

What are the Medical Humanites? Two approaches competing for a definition..is a fantastic post by Silvia Camporesi at the King’s College Centre for the Humanities and Health. Will papers at this year’s Association for Medical Humanities annual conference, starting today, advance these debates? Stay tuned to find out…