A call for the return of medical humanities and the use of narrative medicine to embrace the new medical reform in China

The new medical care reform in China now faces tough chanllenges,and it is believed renewed emphasis on and respect for medical hunmanities and morality could make a breakthrough. In this study,the authors argue for patient and doctor to develop a harmonious relationship and form a moral community,the paitens need to receive education in medical humanities and the doctors need to learn the art of healing. Besides,the concept of narrative medicine is introduced and elaborated. It is proposed narrative-based medicine and evidence-based medicine should be developed shoulder-by-shoulder,while keeping a balance between the promotion of medical humanities and advancements in medical science.This could help solve the dilima of the current medical reform in China.