Interpretive medicine

Interpretive medicine is an approach that emphasizes understanding the meaning and context behind a patient's health, rather than just focusing on symptoms or test results. It involves listening carefully to the patient’s story, values, and experiences to make more personalized and meaningful medical decisions. This approach recognizes that health and illness are shaped by individual circumstances, cultural factors, and emotions, allowing healthcare providers to deliver more compassionate and effective care. Essentially, interpretive medicine seeks to see the patient as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms or a diagnosis.