Professor Tian Xiaoli and her Ph.D. students (Liu Dan and Zhang Sai respectively) have recently published two compelling papers in the fields of medicine and healthcare.
5 November 2024
In the paper titled "Repairing with a Warm Heart: How Medical Practitioners Cultivate Affective Relationships with Clients," published in Social Science and Medicine, they challenge the traditional notion of emotional distance in healthcare. Through a study on a cleft lip and palate treatment program, they reveal how medical professional foster affectionate relationships with patients. This research underscores the significance of moral consideration and professionalism in shaping healthcare practices.
The second paper, "Legitimacy and Professional Boundaries: An Institutional Analysis of Chinese Medicine in Mainland China and Hong Kong," accepted for publication in Health: An Interdisciplinary Journal for the Social Study of Health, Illness and Medicine., delves into the complexities of Chinese medicine within different institutional contexts. By examining the professional boundaries and statuses of Chinese medicine in mainland China and Hong Kong, this study uncovers the impact of blurred boundaries on traditional knowledge, biomedicalisation of practices, and efficacy. Join them on their journey to explore the best medical model for the development of Chinese medicine in modern society.