The practice of medicine goes beyond diagnosing and treating illnesses. It involves understanding patients' stories and experiences to provide holistic care with compassion. Narrative medicine (NM), introduced by Rita Charon in 2001, emphasizes the competence of physicians to comprehend and respond to patients' stories. NM uses tools like close reading and reflective writing to help doctors connect with patients' illness narratives. When NM was introduced in China, it generated significant interest and discussions among Chinese medical professionals.

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