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Rita Charon

American physician

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Dec 18, 2025

What are Attention, Representation, and Af􀀁liation in Narrative Medicine?

Narrative medicine centers on three interdependent capacities — attention, representation, and affiliation — taught to clinicians to improve how they perceive, record, and connect with patients’ illne...

Nov 22, 2025

What are Attention, Representation, and Affiliation in Narrative Medicine?

Rita Charon’s foundational formulation defines narrative medicine around three interlocking skills—attention, representation, and affiliation—trained by close reading and reflective writing to improve...