Introduction to Graphic Medicine

Mita Mahato, a Seattle-based artist and associate professor, dives into the transformative world of graphic medicine. She explores how comics can facilitate crucial conversations about healthcare, showcasing the diverse voices at the Seattle Comics and Medicine Conference. The discussion highlights the power of graphic memoirs as tools for navigating the complexities of the medical system, alongside the importance of patient narratives in fostering empathy. Mahato also examines how comics can articulate experiences of trauma and promote understanding in the context of modern healthcare.