Rita Charon
Dr. Rita Charon is a physician, literary scholar, and the founder of the field of narrative medicine, which emphasizes the importance of storytelling in medical practice. As a professor at Columbia University, she has dedicated her career to integrating the humanities into healthcare, advocating for a more empathetic approach to patient care. Charon's work encourages healthcare professionals to listen to patients' narratives, thereby fostering better understanding and connection in the doctor-patient relationship.
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Dr. Rita Charon is a Columbia University medical professor who created the field of narrative medicine.
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