Medical humanities companion.

Using fictionalized case studies this series follows four patients through the medical process, from onset (Symptom) through Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis

Volume 1: Symptom. Examines the idea of 'symptom' as a route to understanding the structure of clinical practice -- Volume 2: Diagnosis. Explores the meaning of 'diagnosis' as a complex, culturally mediated interaction between individuals, scientific discoveries, social negotiation and historical change. -- Volume 3: Treatment. Considers the concept of treatment as an active process which produces an outcome, be it effective, inappropriate or inadequate. Enlightening reading. -- Volume 4: Prognosis. Contemplates the challenge of the prognosis, attempting to make sense of life and death. Considers, through personal and professional perspectives, the role of the medical profession in guiding patient experience.

Oxford : Radcliffe Publishing, 2008-

4 volumes ; 25 cm

Vol. 1. Symptom / edited by Martyn Evans, Rolf Ahlzén, Iona Heath, Jane MacNaughton -- v. 2. Diagnosis / edited by Rolf Ahlzén, Martyn Evans, Pekka Louhiala, Raimo Puustinen -- v. 3. Treatment / edited by Pekka Louhiala, Iona Heath, John Saunders -- v. 4. Prognosis / edited by Jill Gordon, Jane MacNaughton, Carl Rudebeck.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.