Narrative Medicine is spreading

Narrative medicine is becoming a popular and recognised important tool in medical practice. Now taught in many medical schools as a regular part of the syllabus, this welcome addition helps doctors and patients alike. Seeing the entire picture/story of the patient is much more helpful in ensuring a correct quick diagnosis and applying the best treatment plan. When there is a piece of the puzzle/story missing, the task becomes much harder for the doctor or medical team taking care of you. Withholding information because you think it bears no relevance or is simply too personal or embarrassing could be detrimental. I don’t think there is much, a well-seasoned doctor hasn’t heard before, and you’d be challenged I’m sure to find something that would truly shock a physician. Should you happen to receive a fresh new green, straight out of medical school doctor taking care of you, just think of the learning opportunity you are giving him/her. So next time you are at a doctor’s appointment, don’t hold back; spill the beans, tell your whole story.