Graphic Medicine Podcast GM Conference Podcast 1: John Miers
Nov 4, 2024
In a captivating discussion, John Miers, a talented cartoonist and lecturer from Kingston School of Art, dives into the intersection of art and health. He shares insights on how comics can tell health narratives and empower patients through creative workshops. The conversation also highlights the vital role of Public and Patient Involvement in enhancing healthcare research. Miers emphasizes the transformative impact of innovative design in medical education, using comics as a therapeutic tool to foster dialogue and recovery.
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Comics Style for Empowerment
- John Miers used underground comics styles to depict his MS experience, making humiliating symptoms humorous and empowering.
- He adapted offensive humor styles from Ivan Brunetti to reclaim control over his condition narrative.
Integrate PPI Early
- Embed patient and public involvement (PPI) from the start, making patients co-creators, not post-project feedback.
- Early inclusion avoids roadblocks and ensures the project fits real user needs.
PPI Transforms Education and Design
- Patient insights reshape teaching approaches and project designs in graphic medicine education.
- Feedback from stroke survivors led to more practical and cognitive friendly student outcomes.
