Recognition and cinema: new ways of approaching

• Published in: Revista de medicina y cine Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 19 - 29
• Main Authors: José Luis GARCÍA MARTÍNEZ, Daniela GALLEGOS SALAZAR, Carmen GÓMEZ MORUNO, Víctor J. SUBERVIOLA COLLADOS, Carmen BLANES PÉREZ, Ana María COSTA ALCARAZ
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca 01-09-2016
• Subjects: bioética; cine; educación médica; reconocimiento
• EISSN: 1885-5210

Along the following lines we propose the use of films for educational purposes. Our main argument, based on philosophical grounds, shows the use of film format to emphasize and understand people’s motivations and actions. The reflections brought about by empathy with the characters are the first step in the approach of the topic of recognition, a term that in the medical framework involves taking into account the various aspects of inter-human relationships. Recognition of “the other” as he/she stands, implies addressing differences and providing a better doctor-patient relationship. The analysis of several films might encourage the acknowledgement of recognition as one of the key concepts to understand our ways of relating within plural societies with different lifestyles and different outlooks on the world. We believe that the effort made in dealing with such topics results in greater closeness to the patient and, therefore, better care.