Background: Using movies can be considered as an effective tool for medical education, alternating with or used as support during traditional lessons. Summary of work: With the purpose of stimulating reflection upon the relationship with the patient, the use of some film clips from “The Sunchaser” (Michael Cimino, 1996) was proposed during elective at the Undergraduate Nursing Cours of Turin University. At the end of the projection, students were invited to reflect upon relevant events presented by those clips. Summary of results: Several considerations emerged for the participants: To examine our actions in the present and to modify our behaviour is a caring sign to others and is the beginning of a trusting relationship; The complex process of sharing the experience of illness contributes step by step to building a trusting relationship; The outcomes of the events concerning the trusting relationship lead to changing attitudes towards ourselves, the profession and the caring relationship; Conclusions: Building a therapeutic relationship based on trust is a complex process that requires the engagement of revising our own self-attitudes constantly. Take-home message: Using movies in medical education enables the development of personal skills in a caring relationship.
Using movies in medical education to reflect upon relationship with the patient: the film The Sunchaser.
GARRINO, LORENZA;DIMONTE, Valerio
2010-01-01
Abstract
Background: Using movies can be considered as an effective tool for medical education, alternating with or used as support during traditional lessons. Summary of work: With the purpose of stimulating reflection upon the relationship with the patient, the use of some film clips from “The Sunchaser” (Michael Cimino, 1996) was proposed during elective at the Undergraduate Nursing Cours of Turin University. At the end of the projection, students were invited to reflect upon relevant events presented by those clips. Summary of results: Several considerations emerged for the participants: To examine our actions in the present and to modify our behaviour is a caring sign to others and is the beginning of a trusting relationship; The complex process of sharing the experience of illness contributes step by step to building a trusting relationship; The outcomes of the events concerning the trusting relationship lead to changing attitudes towards ourselves, the profession and the caring relationship; Conclusions: Building a therapeutic relationship based on trust is a complex process that requires the engagement of revising our own self-attitudes constantly. Take-home message: Using movies in medical education enables the development of personal skills in a caring relationship.
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