Six Women: A Demonstration of the Uses of Poetry in a Health Science Curriculum.

Spatz, Lois S.

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ERIC Number: EJ269834

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Publication Date: 1982-Nov

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Six Women: A Demonstration of the Uses of Poetry in a Health Science Curriculum.

Spatz, Lois S.

College English, v44 n7 p674-84 Nov 1982

Describes how the discussion of a few short poems on abortion was used to show how the special language of poetry can help doctors share the experience of their patients, as well as recognize their own feelings and attitudes. (JL)

Descriptors: Abortions, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Literary Criticism, Medical Education, Medical Students, Physician Patient Relationship, Poetry

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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