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The Role of Humanities in Medical Education

The Role of Humanities in Medical Education
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Author(s): Arthur L. Frank (Drexel University, USA)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 8
Source title: Handbook of Research on the Efficacy of Training Programs and Systems in Medical Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Ruth Gotian (Weill Cornell Medicine, USA), Yoon Kang (Weill Cornell Medicine, USA)and Joseph Safdieh (Weill Cornell Medicine, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1468-9.ch008

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Abstract

This chapter considers the role and value of the study of the humanities in medical education. Most authors on this subject believe the study of the humanities results in a better physician. However, few papers document this almost universally accepted idea. This chapter cites the available literature on the subject and also considers how the study of the humanities has become more common in countries beyond the United States. The study of the humanities is thought to improve physician communication and to influence ethical behaviors, ultimately improving patient care.

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