Global Health Care

Literary work must be included in global health because it brings the medical professional to a deeper understanding and connection with ailments and what their patients might be facing. The article “Where does it hurt?” by John Holden, John Kieffer, John Newbigin and Shelagh Wright begins by stating how much more is involved when a person is sick or hurting (Holden, Kieffer, Newbigin & Wright, 2014). The passage begins “When someone says “I’m feeling fine” or “I’m hurting” they’re usually talking about a lot more than their medical condition, though that may be part of it” (Holden, Kieffer, Newbigin & Wright, 2014). There are numerous factors that can tie into an illness that a person has, and the health provider might not always be aware …show more content…
While narratives can be intriguing, it is important to target the appropriate audience, which can be an issue in cases such as explanations for people with lower levels of literacy or adjusting information those who learn better from statistical facts (Thompson & Kreuter, 2014). Another issue that could arise is the process of ensuring that the authenticity of a patient’s story remains intact to their consent, which also should remind the health care professional that a story they read might miss major details (Thompson & Kreuter, 2014). However, it is possible that the benefits truly outweigh the disadvantages. Stories involving emotion can provoke the reader to be able to relate the illness to the battles of their own loved ones, or patients that they have previously treated (Thompson & Kreuter, 2014). This further creates the small community of trust that health provider creates and that patient will build on along with their support system. In conclusion, medical literature of any genre has the power to affect the future of health care in an incredibly positive way by connecting the gaps in stories between patient and