Tag: Art Observation
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Radiology and visual arts interpretation
Kristin KrumenackerHuntington, New York, United States Medical schools have increasingly included the humanities in their curricula, hoping to encourage empathy and compassion in their students. The effects of teaching the humanities is not limited to the student but can benefit the patient as well. In an era where more and more importance is placed on…
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“Looking at … Looking away”: A challenging and vital skill
Florence GeloPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA For nearly a decade, I have used images of paintings to teach students in health care professions how to cultivate the skills of looking while learning to recognize their own feelings and those of others. Most recently, I have been concerned with how emotions compel us to look away. Inspired by…