Narrative Medicine and Contemplative Care at the End of Life.
Journal of religion and health February 1, 2016 Bradley Lewis 5 citations
Narrative medicine and contemplative care are two movements that aim to reform healthcare by addressing its shortcomings, yet they have developed separately with distinct literatures and practitioners. This article explores their philosophical similarities and differences, noting both movements share a diagnosis of healthcare's problems but offer related yet distinct responses. Using Margaret Edson's play W;t as an example, the author illustrates how these approaches intersect at the end of life, highlighting the potential for integration to improve patient care.