Narrative Medicine is a relatively new discipline in which doctors learn about the physical and emotional experiences influencing the health of patients. Dr. Deepthiman Gowda, KPSOM Assistant Dean of Medical Education and Associate Professor—and a leader in this emerging field—recounts his experiences with a patient and discusses how Narrative Medicine “…guides medical practitioners in the art of deeply listening to those who come to them for help.”
From The New York Times:
Empathy as a Tool for Healing
Dr. Deepthiman Gowda shares how Narrative Medicine improves patient care through the power of listening