Springer - Non-violent Communication and Narrative Medicine

The global landscape of healthcare is facing unprecedented challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic and current international circumstances have created economic and psychological vulnerability for many people. As healthcare systems, particularly in Europe, face increased pressure, the industry deals with doctor shortages, heavy workloads, and low salaries for workers. Patients are also feeling the impact through longer waiting lists and shorter visiting times. These systemic issues can lead to emergency rooms underestimating clinical problems, which in turn contributes to increased episodes of self-violence and violence within hospital settings. This book, part of the New Paradigms in Healthcare series, addresses these urgent issues. It explores how non-violent communication and narrative medicine can serve as tools for promoting sustainable health in a modern medical environment. It is a necessary read for those looking to understand the changing dynamics of patient care and healthcare worker well-being in a post-pandemic world.