John Forrester

John Forrester (1949–2015) was a British historian and philosopher of medicine. He collaborated with scholars like Michel Foucault and contributed significantly to understanding how ideas about health, illness, and the body shape medical practice and medical history. His work examined the interplay between scientific knowledge and cultural contexts, highlighting how medical concepts evolve over time. Forrester also wrote about the importance of narrative and storytelling in medicine, emphasizing patient experience and the human side of healthcare. His contributions help us better understand the social and philosophical dimensions of medicine beyond just its scientific aspects.