In
Venice during this weekend, a major international organisation was launched: the
Hippocrates Society for Poetry and Medicine. This launch marks the 5th
year of the hugely successful Hippocrates initiative, which has attracted
interest from 55 countries in its major awards and symposia.
Within the increasingly administered and technical world of medicine, patients
often find it difficult to engage with prevention and treatment of common and
serious medical problems.
Poetry
provides a huge opportunity for patients to gain insight into their illness, as
well as to help health professionals to understand better the concerns of their
patients.
Applications are welcome from anywhere in the world to join the
Hippocrates Society for Poetry and Medicine from health professionals and
patients, from poets and academics, and others who are interested in our aims.
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