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Stories Matter: Telling and Listening in Medicine

Status

Active

Subject code

LAIS

Course Number

367

Description

This course explores the events and contexts of illness, the role of care and caregivers, theories and beliefs about the origins of disease, our relationship with death, and emotions such as shame, guilt, and fear, with a particular focus on how learning about telling stories and learning how to listen for stories related to illness and pain reconnects patients and health practitioners. Taught in Spanish.

Min

1

Max

-

Prerequisites

One unit from LAIS 311-LAIS 350 or permission of instructor