Halmos College Professor Publishes Article in Journal

Amanda Furiasse, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Humanities & Politics published “Digital Spectres: The Intersection of Technology and Emotion in Medicine” in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Therapies.

The article explores the potential of the medical humanities to transform healthcare by fostering a deeper understanding of the human experience and facilitating critical reflections on the ethical, cultural, and social aspects of medical practice, particularly when it comes to the impacts of digital technologies on the emotional well-being of patients and healthcare providers.

sse “Writing the article provided me with the opportunity to introduce healthcare professionals to the medical humanities, a new area of study that brings together insights from the humanities and medical research to enrich the practice of medicine and foster a holistic approach to patient care while addressing broader social challenges,” Furiasse said.

Posted 09/24/23