Discoveries of Medically Themed Media: Pediatric Patients and Parents Journeys of Sense-making

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Discoveries of Medically Themed Media: Pediatric Patients and Parents Journeys of Sense-making examines the information needs and sense-making processes of pediatric patients through ethnographic accounts of 14 children undergoing craniofacial, neurological, and neurosurgical treatment. It contends that children rely on informationmuch of which is not delivered in an age-appropriate manner but rather geared toward adultsfor the navigation of their medical experiences, and proposes medically themed media as a significant avenue by which greater understanding and sense-making are possible for pediatric patients.

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Stilwells Discoveries of Medically-Themed Media: Pediatric Patients and Parents Journeys of Sense-making is at the top of my must-read list for health communication scholars, students, and practitioners as it is theoretically grounded and practical. It is a comprehensively readable and inspiring book. accessible and personalized, it is essential for those interested in narratives and humanizing healthcare. Her writing is stunning and the stories she showcases are as well written and compelling as they are vital. She is a powerful storyteller in that the narratives she shares awakens the reader and gives insights from individual, relational, and organizational perspectives to figure out ways to make the healthcare system a place for healing. -- Margaret M. Quinlan, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Heather A. Stilwell is assistant professor of communication arts at California Baptist University.