Writing in Medicine

• The role of the humanities in medicine has been discussed since the turn of the 21st century9. • Knowledge in the humanities can help physicians provide better palliative care1,5. • Writing is one way that medical schools have attempted to help students remain empathetic in the clinical years and improve patient interaction3,6. • Fiction writing classes and reflective writing classes both bring different strengths to the medical student by teaching patient empathy and self-awareness, respectively. • Instruction in writing creates a more well-rounded physician and fosters a skill that i