Is pain a universal experience or a shifting cultural concept?
In short: While we often view suffering as a timeless human constant, our understanding of pain has evolved significantly. This lecture explores how changing perceptions of pain influence the quality of care and the way we relate to our own bodies.
Historian Joanna Bourke examines whether the development of modern anaesthetics and analgesics truly revolutionized medical practices or transformed our relationship with suffering. The discussion highlights how the way individuals communicate their pain can profoundly impact the type of care they receive from others.
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