40. Narrative Medicine and the Po...
40. Narrative Medicine and the Power of Story from Northern California

Mapping Healthcare Podcast: Global Healthcare Improvement Le... by Dr. Ulfat Shaikh, Physician and Healthcare Quality Improvement Coach

Episode notes

Science tells us what the disease is, but the story tells us what the illness means to the person living it. We explore the field of narrative medicine, where healthcare meets humanity. This episode reveals how storytelling isn’t just an art. It’s a biological necessity that releases oxytocin and fosters deep empathy. Rebecca George and I discuss how narrative medicine evolved and provide practical tools to build resilience and combat burnout. Whether you're a clinician or a patient, learn how embracing “data with a soul” can bridge divides and transform clinical care into a collaborative journey of healing.

Link to Medicine Story's website: https://medicinestory.org

References:

  • Charon R. Narrative medicine: a model for empathy,  ... 
Read more
Keywords
healthcarefamily medicinestorytellingnarrative medicinepatient storiesclinician well-beinghealthcare podcast
What place this episode is about
Where this episode is made