Laura Marques Castelhano

Laura Marques Castelhano is a Researcher at the Research Centre for Human Development (CEDH), specializing in medical ethics and healthcare humanities. Her work bridges nursing, health professions, and philosophical approaches to patient care within hospital environments.

Her research centers on Physician Attitude (100% fingerprint weight) and Physician-Patient Relationship (49% weight), investigating how non-hospitality in medical settings affects patient perception. She examines ethical dimensions of healthcare delivery, focusing on humanistic approaches to improve clinical interactions and environmental factors influencing patient experiences.

Dr. Castelhano's 2025 publication in Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine analyzes systemic reasons for non-hospitality in hospitals, reflecting her interdisciplinary focus spanning medical ethics, nursing practice, and healthcare administration. Her work demonstrates consistent emphasis on patient-centered ethical frameworks within clinical environments.

Scientific Awards:
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Advising and Grants:
Current data shows no documented student advising relationships or grant funding details. Her research appears institutionally supported through CEDH affiliations.

Labs and Teams:
She operates within the Research Centre for Human Development (CEDH), an interdisciplinary unit focusing on human development applications in healthcare contexts. The center facilitates collaborative research in medical humanities and patient experience optimization.