KevinMD June 4, 2024
Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA

The ancient adage, “Every picture paints a story,” is a testament to the power of visual imagery in conveying narratives, emotions, and ideas. This phrase encapsulates the ability of images to tell tales without using a single word, to transport viewers to different realities, and to evoke a myriad of emotions. However, the communicative power of stories should not be underestimated either. In fact, stories can paint pictures just as vividly, if not more so, than images. This is particularly true in the field of medicine, where the art of storytelling becomes an essential tool for understanding, diagnosing, and treating patients.

Stories, by their very nature, are evocative. They are filled with characters, settings, conflicts, and resolutions that stimulate the...

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