The Arts in Medical Education

What is primary care? It is not about diseases but about people. People are not machines, but are thinking emotional beings. They are complex beings however and for the individual to unravel his or her own emotions for themselves is sometimes difficult, for health professionals trying to understand them, skill is frequently required to even work through their complexity to get to the real person and their problems. The Arts in Medical Education is a practical manual for using the arts as a resource in medical education. It contains principles and methods to enliven and improve the learning experience. Illustrations and photographs, along with a CD of the music referred to in the text, assist the reader in developing a thorough knowledge of the subject. Topics are broken down to reveal attributes, applications and relevance providing a well rounded approach to teaching. This book will be invaluable to healthcare educators and medical professionals with teaching responsibilities.