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Forward4-9-2025 Ethics Consortium: The Power of Narratives-How Humanities Impacts Patient Care
Overview
Educate staff on narrative medicine in the health care field and how to utilize narrative medicine with the integration of medical humanities in patient care in the clinical setting.
Target Audience
RNs / SW / Health Coaches / Paramedics / EMTs / CCM
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the history and role of narrative medicine in the health care field
- Review literature and data supporting the use of narrative medicine and the medical humanities in patient care
- Explore future directions for the integration of medical humanities into the clinical setting
Program
Program Agenda: | ||
Program begins at 1 pm and ends at 2 pm. Total Education Time = 1 Hour(s) | ||
TIME | CONTENT | PRESENTER |
1:00 pm – 1:20 pm | The medical humanities, an interdisciplinary field integrating insights from the humanities and social sciences into medicine, has evolved significantly from its early philosophical roots to a well-established academic discipline. | Andrew Thurston |
1:20-1:35 pm | During this talk we will examine the role of medical humanities and narrative medicine in contemporary healthcare, emphasizing their contributions to enhancing patient care through improved empathy, communication, and understanding of the human condition. A review of existing literature and empirical data underscores the benefits of narrative medicine, including improved patient outcomes, enhanced clinical skills, and reduced professional burnout. | Andrew Thurston |
1:35 to 2 pm | We will also explore future directions for the field, including deeper integration into medical education, the application of digital technologies, and the incorporation of global perspectives. Finally, we will discuss the importance of sharing and listening to stories as a central practice in both medical humanities and narrative medicine, fostering greater connection and understanding between patients and healthcare professionals. | Andrew Thurston |
Venue
Faculty
Andrew Thurston, MD
Accreditation
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour(s).
CCM CE will be provided: 1.0 CE - CCM COA will be sent via email from UPMC Health Plan nurse planner approximately 6-8 weeks following the live date of the course.
This activity is eligible for endorsed credit for UPMC Health Plan EMTs and Paramedics. Complete ETHOS course work, obtain the attendance certificate, and submit to EMS governing body for 1.0 CE credit(s).
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credit(s).
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
NOTE: Paramedic/EMT CE is approved for any activity in which ANCC (nursing CE) is approved. This is per Heather Bogdon and Christie Hempfling
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 1.00 ASWB
- 1.00 Attendance