Stories Matter The Role of Narrative in Medical Ethics |
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Editor:
| Charon, Rita Montello, Martha |
Series title: | Reflective Bioethics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-135-95727-8 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2004 |
Publisher: | Routledge
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $58.95 |
Book Description:
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First published in 2002. The doctor patient relationship starts with a story. Doctors' notes, a patient's chart, the recommendations of ethics committees and insurance justifications all hinge on written and verbal narrative interaction. The practice of narrative profoundly affects decision making, patient health and treatment and the everyday practice of medicine. In this edited collection, the contributors provide conceptual foundations, practical guidelines and theoretical...
More DescriptionFirst published in 2002. The doctor patient relationship starts with a story. Doctors' notes, a patient's chart, the recommendations of ethics committees and insurance justifications all hinge on written and verbal narrative interaction. The practice of narrative profoundly affects decision making, patient health and treatment and the everyday practice of medicine. In this edited collection, the contributors provide conceptual foundations, practical guidelines and theoretical considerations central to the practice of narrative ethics.