Connection Between Medicine and Art

Explore the fascinating connection between medicine and art in this TEDx talk by Dr. Christine Bentley. Discover how studying art history can enhance observational skills and empathy in health science and medical professionals. Learn about the growing field of Medical Humanities and its impact on medical education. Examine research findings that demonstrate how incorporating visual arts analysis into medical curricula improves clinical observational skills, cultural sensitivity, and patient communication. Understand how this interdisciplinary approach fosters a greater sense of connectedness within communities and enhances the development of young medical professionals. Gain insights into the benefits of courses like Medical Arts Observation and Art and Anatomy in tackling the challenge of underdeveloped observational skills in healthcare. Delve into the speaker's expertise in 19th and 20th century European art, German modernism, and her current research on the relationship between medicine and art.