Summary of empowering and disempowering Violence and Journey metaphors
| Violence scenarios | Journey scenarios | |
|---|---|---|
| Patient as disempowered | Disease fighting the patient Patient unsuccessfully fighting the disease Treatment fighting the patient | Patient as a traveller on a difficult journey Patient travelling without control over their journey |
| Patient as empowered | Patient successfully fighting the disease Patient successfully fighting health professionals Mutual encouragement and solidarity | Patient as a traveller in charge of the journey Patients as travelling companions |