Narrative Based Medicine
Brian Hurwitz
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Narrative Based Medicine
Published
November 1, 1998
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group
Pages
290
ISBN-13
9780727912237
ISBN-10
0727912232
Description
The central theme of this book is the narrative nature of illness and the consequent need for interpretation as well as investigation of the patient's problems. Chapters include: the nature of illness experience in primary care; the role of narrative in psychotherapy; the narrative stream in medical ethics and medical negligence; the role of literature in the teaching of medicine and nursing; narrative in cross-cultural health; and technical aspects of analysing transcripts of the consultations. Contributions from patients and their carers, in which they describe their experiences of illness, healing, coping and dying, and personal stories from doctors and nurses in different fields of health care are also included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Narrative Based Medicine?
This edition of Narrative Based Medicine has approximately 290 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Narrative Based Medicine?
For most readers, Narrative Based Medicine typically takes between 6h 3m and 4h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Narrative Based Medicine?
The estimated word count for Narrative Based Medicine is approximately 72,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Narrative Based Medicine?
Narrative Based Medicine was written by Brian Hurwitz.
When was Narrative Based Medicine published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 1, 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.