https://publish.kne-publishing.com/index.php/jmehm/issue/feed 2025-09-28T09:32:02+00:00 Admin m.davvari@knowledgee.com Open Journal Systems <p>The&nbsp;<strong><em>Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine</em></strong>&nbsp;is the official scientific publication of the&nbsp;<strong>Medical Ethics and History of Medicine of Tehran University of Medical Sciences.&nbsp;</strong>Physicians and health practitioners always deal with ethical issues in treatment and management of diseases. The advent of new biomedical technologies further complicated the moral and societal issues of medical research and practice. Religious and cultural differences more emphasize the need for nationalizing this knowledge. The&nbsp;<strong><em>Journal of Medical Ethics and History of Medicine (J Med Ethics Hist Med)&nbsp;</em></strong>is an opportunity for healthcare professionals as well as theologians, philosophers, and sociologists to present and discuss their ideas from several aspects in relation to medical ethics and bioethics. In addition this Journal traces its roots to several aspects of History of Medicine which further emphasizes on Iranian and Islamic era.</p> <p><strong data-stringify-type="bold">All the manuscripts should be submitted through the Journal Primary Website at <a href="https://jmehm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jmehm/about/submissions">https://jmehm.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jmehm/about/submissions</a></strong></p> https://publish.kne-publishing.com/index.php/jmehm/article/view/19658 2025-09-28T09:32:02+00:00 Hasan Erbay none@none.com

<p>Historically, medicine has been grounded in storytelling; however, contemporary practice has shifted toward expertise and empirical data, often neglecting the patient's narrative. This shift has created a gap in understanding the complexity of human suffering. Narrative medicine bridges this gap by prioritizing empathy, ethical sensitivity, and patient-centred care. It integrates patients’ life experiences and cultural backgrounds into clinical practice and aims to harmonize empirical methodologies with phenomenological insights. This review examines the theoretical foundations and practical applications of narrative medicine, particularly within medical ethics education. It highlights how narrative approaches improve moral reasoning, empathy, and cultural competence in healthcare professionals.&nbsp;Pedagogical methods such as reflective writing, attentive reading, and group discussions enhance ethical awareness and improve practitioners' capacity to manage complex clinical situations. Narrative medicine promotes a comprehensive understanding of illness and care by bridging the gap between evidence-based medicine and narrative approaches; it can also be integrated into education to address challenges such as cultural diversity, health inequalities, and ethical dilemmas arising from technological developments. However, ethical issues like power dynamics, privacy, and representation in patient narratives require careful management. Despite the existing challenges, narrative medicine offers a transformative framework for rethinking medical education and practice, ensuring that healthcare remains empathetic, equitable, and ethical.</p>

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