Patient as Text

Discover the profound insights of the doctor-patient relationship in Patient as Text by Petter Aaslestad. Published in 2009, this engaging paperback delves into the intricate dynamics of clinical medicine, exploring how patients are often viewed as 'texts' to be interpreted by medical professionals. With 198 pages of thoughtful analysis, Aaslestad examines the significance of narrative in medical history taking, psychiatric records, and the overall mental health services. This compelling work invites readers to reconsider the roles of both patients and psychiatrists, emphasizing the importance of communication and understanding in healthcare. Ideal for those interested in authorship, narrative medicine, and the history of psychiatry, Patient as Text is a vital resource for medical personnel and anyone passionate about the intersection of medicine and narrative discourse analysis.