The Power of Literature in Medical Education: Fostering Empathy and Understanding

Summary

The article underscores the role of literature in medical education to enhance empathy—a vital aspect often sidelined by the technical focus. It suggests literature provides insights into patient experiences, advocating for holistic care integrating empathy, influenced by insights from cognitive neuroscience and moral psychology. Virtual reality also emerges as a modern tool to cultivate clinical empathy and patient participation.