More Than Words: Applying the Discipline of Literary Creative Writing to the Practice of Reflective Writing in Health Care Education

Authors

Lisa Kerr, Medical University of South CarolinaFollow

Document Type

Article - MUSC Only

Embargo Period

7-16-2010

Publication Date

7-16-2010

Abstract

This paper examines definitions and uses of reflective and creative writing in health care education classrooms and professional development settings. A review of articles related to writing in health care reveals that when teaching narrative competence is the goal, creative writing may produce the best outcomes. Ultimately, the paper describes the importance of defining literary creative writing as a distinct form of writing and recommends scholars interested in using literary creative writing to teach narrative competence study pedagogy of the field.

Journal

Journal of Medical Humanities

DOI

http://doi.org/10.1007/s10912-010-9120-6

Recommended Citation

Kerr, Lisa, "More Than Words: Applying the Discipline of Literary Creative Writing to the Practice of Reflective Writing in Health Care Education" (2010). MUSC Faculty Journal Articles. 61.
https://medica-musc.researchcommons.org/facarticles/61