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Medical Humanity: Engaging Patients and Communities in Healthcare

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Brief Introduction

Find out how and why you should engage patients and communities in the development of new healthcare technology and treatments.

Course Summary

Explore the intersection of medicine, medical anthropology, and the creative arts with this Medical Humanities course. Learn how to apply the humanities to healthcare and develop a better understanding of the human condition.

Key Learning Points

Discover the relationship between medicine and the humanities
Analyze the role of the arts in healthcare
Gain a deeper understanding of the human condition and its effects on healthcare

Learning Outcomes

Apply the humanities to healthcare
Analyze the role of the arts in healthcare
Develop a deeper understanding of the human condition and its effects on healthcare

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of healthcare
Interest in the humanities and creative arts

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Interactive

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Medical Anthropology: Understanding Sociocultural Influences on Health
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Notable People in This Field

Dr. Rita Charon
Dr. Victoria Tischler

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Requirements

This course is designed for undergraduates and postgraduates, with some medical, healthcare or social work experience.

Knowledge

The basic principles of community engagementThe concept of “living labs”How to listen to people and use their oral histories as part of healthcare service designHow to make elders or minority groups an integral part of designing new medical technologies

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the intersection of medicine and humanities with this comprehensive online course. Students praise the course for its engaging content and thought-provoking discussions.