Ein Bündnis von Medizin und Geisteswissenschaften — nicht nur für Demenz

Researchers from various fields of medicine, health sciences, social sciences, cultural studies, history, literature, and education seek to develop new perspectives on medicine and the humanities, thus connecting these two fields with each other. In this interdisciplinary field of research, the so-called Medical Humanities, a wide spectrum of research approaches has emerged. Among other questions, the Medical Humanities are concerned with how literature and art provide insights into human conditions and how one can gain a better and more holistic understanding of a disease, such as dementia. Specific examples of application illustrate what the Medical Humanities can contribute to science and society.