PHLH 15
The Human Side of Medicine and Medical Practice Winter 2020

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In today’s health care atmosphere of physician accountability, advanced medical technology, and evidence-based diagnosis, the “human side” of medical practice is often minimized or even disregarded. Medical schools debate how or whether to emphasize this more interpersonal aspect of medicine within their curriculums. This concern with the patient/physician relationship becomes particularly relevant with today’s reliance upon personal devices and with a culture promoting medicine as a big business model. Increasingly research shows that the combination of both perspectives–patient centered understanding and technical proficiency–lead to better diagnosis and treatment; to improved patient compliance and satisfaction; and to increased physician professional satisfaction. The doctor/patient relationship will be placed within the broader context of cybersecurity concerns, the opioid epidemic, and new disruptive models of health care. Original thinking, examining personal/family experiences, in-class skill practice and frequent class guest speakers will provide much of the learning experience. This seminar works well for those who have shadowed physicians or are planning to shadow, but ALL MAJORS ARE WELCOME. Lively discussion is key. Reading includes Every Patient Tells A Story (Lisa Sanders), When Breath Becomes Air (Paul Kalanthi), Black Man In A White Coat (Damon Tweedy) as well as a reading packet distributed by the instructor. Adjunct Instructor Bio: Sandra Goodbody is a clinical social worker, with a private psychotherapy practice in Washington DC. She has worked at the Institute of Medicine (National Academies) and has taught at The George Washington School of Medicine.
The Class: Format: lecture
Limit: 10
Grading: pass/fail only
Requirements/Evaluation: final project plus three 2-page papers
Prerequisites: none
Enrollment Preferences: student interest
Materials/Lab Fee: $15 and approximately $55 for books

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