Nurses in the United States are being sent on an ‘art observation’ programme at the Art Institute of Chicago to help them improve patient care. Christian Duffin reports

Experts in the United States believe that observation of art can help healthcare professionals diagnose illnesses and injuries in patients. This article reports on an art observation programme involving the University of Chicago Medical Center and the Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, and reflects on whether such programmes can be replicated in the UK.