CLIENT
Professor Shelley Wall
FORMAT
Comic
Procreate
Adobe Illustrator
DATE
April 2021
AUDIENCE
General, health care providers and patients alike.
PURPOSE
This comic uses personal narrative to educate the reader on the history of the speculum and trauma informed care. The comic explores visual metaphors, patterns and color, and a well drafted story arc to tactfully engage the reader.
EXAMINING THE PELVIC EXAM
PROCESS
REFERENCES
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