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Rejecting Perfection, Valuing Imperfection in Perinatal Care: a Mixed-Methods Study of Responsive Practice Through The Five Misfits by Beatrice Alemagna

2026-02-06 medical education Title + abstract only
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Picture books are recognised within medical humanities as sophisticated narrative tools capable of supporting reflective practice, emotional awareness and professional development among healthcare practitioners. In perinatal care, where relational demands are high and emotional exposure is constant, such tools may help practitioners examine implicit professional models, including attitudes towards vulnerability, imperfection and paternalism. To explore how perinatal healthcare professionals inte...

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