Medical Humanities

Medical Humanities is an interdisciplinary field that combines medicine with the arts, humanities, and social sciences to enhance the understanding of health, illness, and healthcare. It explores the ethical, social, and emotional aspects of medicine, particularly the Ethics of Care, which emphasizes compassion, relationships, and the moral responsibilities healthcare providers have toward patients. By integrating literature, philosophy, history, and the arts, Medical Humanities fosters empathy, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to patient care, encouraging practitioners to see patients as individuals with unique stories and experiences rather than just medical cases.