Download or read book Handbook of Phenomenology and Medicine written by S. Kay Toombs and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2001-12-31 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the authors who have contributed to this volume are philosophers, some are engaged in other academic disciplines, and several are practicing healthcare professionals. Their essays demonstrate that because phenomenology provides extraordinary insights into many of the issues that are directly addressed within the world of medicine it can be an invaluable practical tool, not only for those who are interested in the philosophy of medicine, but for all healthcare professionals who are actively engaged in the care of the sick.