Ep77 | Literature and Medicine with Professor Elena Fratto




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Summary: <p>Want more content that explores links between the art and science of medicine? Here it is! </p> <p>In this episode, Brendan dips outside the usual world of hospitals and clinics to talk with Dr. Elena Fratto, a professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Princeton University. Professor Fratto published a book in November titled <em>Medical Storyworlds: Health, Illness, and Bodies in Russian and European Literature at the Turn of the Twentieth Century</em>, so she brings a unique perspective to conversations in medicine and healthcare.</p> <p>Topics discussed include mortality and dying with dignity, the importance of gathering patient stories, how literature has influenced medical care, and so much more. Enjoy! </p> <p><br></p> <p>Episode produced by: Brendan Connolly</p> <p>Episode recording date: 11/10/21</p> <p><a href="http://www.medicuspodcast.com/"><u>www.medicuspodcast.com</u></a> | <a href="mailto:medicuspodcast@gmail.com"><u>medicuspodcast@gmail.com</u></a> | Donate: <a href="http://bit.ly/MedicusDonate"><u>http://bit.ly/MedicusDonate</u></a> </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medicus/message