Fictional examples in medicine (vs. the historical case report) serve important and unique functions. When we know the case is fictional, we’re freer to play and play is critical to education, reflection, and community building. #medsky #meded
Reposted from Alex Fisher
Very pleased to finally get this out:

doi.org/10.1093/pq/pqaf036

I show how fictional examples can (subject to certain conditions) function like real case studies in providing evidence about the social world.

And in certain areas of philosophy, fictional examples can even offer unique benefits.

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