On talking and touching in medicine

Howard Brody

doi:10.3109/15360288.2012.676619

On talking and touching in medicine

Howard Brody

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Abstract

Howard Brody, a leader in bioethics and medical humanities, describes how human touch impacts pain management outcomes. The symbolism of positive meaning versus negative meaning and how they effect patients' perception of pain are explored.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	165-166
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy
Volume	26
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/15360288.2012.676619
State	Published - Jun 2012

Keywords

Outcomes
Pain
Symbolism
Touch

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Pharmacology (medical)

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