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The Polyphony
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To stimulate, catalyse, provoke, expand and intensify conversations in the critical medical humanities. Hosted by Durham University's Institute for Medical Humanities. Supported by Wellcome.

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#MedHums101 Medical humanities makes vital contributions to questions of public health. Find out how in these articles: thepolyphony.org/tag/public-h...
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April 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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#MedHums101 Medical Humanities questions what it means for bodies and minds to be 'normal'. Read our collection of articles exploring critical medical humanities approaches to neurodiversity & disability. thepolyphony.org/tag/disabili...
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April 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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#MedHums101 Medical humanities champions arts-based and creative approaches. Plenty to read on the role of creativity, visual and material culture in advancing our understanding of health here 👉 thepolyphony.org/tag/arts-bas...
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April 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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#MedHums101 Medical humanities explores and critiques the role of stories and storytelling in our understanding of health and illness. If you're interested in narrative and health, this collection of articles is for you! thepolyphony.org/tag/role-of-...
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April 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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#MedHums101 The medical humanities unpacks the legacy of colonialism and the impact of racism in healthcare. A thought-provoking collection of articles on race, colonialism and health here: thepolyphony.org/tag/colonial...
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April 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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#MedHums101 Medical humanities ... sees health as shaped by deep inequalities in society. Want to learn more? Read our top articles on health inequalities here: thepolyphony.org/tag/health-i...
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April 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM