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[At last a humanistic medicine?].

G Figueroa1

  • 1Departamento de Psiquiatría, Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile.

Revista Medica De Chile
|August 7, 1999
PubMed
Summary

The study suggests moving beyond traditional humanism in medicine, as current interpretations may limit understanding of human nature and patient care. Rethinking our approach is crucial for advancing medical practice.

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[Is bioethics the Circe of medicine?].

Revista medica de Chile·2001

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Philosophy of Medicine

Context:

  • Rapid technological advancements necessitate reflection on humanism in medicine.
  • The professional responsibility for patient care and the art-science balance are central.
  • Existing definitions of humanism may be insufficient in contemporary medical contexts.

Purpose:

  • To critically review the meaning and application of "humanism" within medicine.
  • To explore philosophical perspectives, including Heidegger's critique, on humanism.
  • To analyze theories that shape our understanding of humanism in healthcare.

Summary:

  • Humanistic medicine's view of humans as merely rational animals is inadequate.
  • A paradigm shift beyond traditional humanism is proposed for a more comprehensive understanding of human nature.
  • The article advocates for moving past conventional interpretations of humanism and humanistic medicine.

Impact:

  • Challenges the sufficiency of current humanistic frameworks in medicine.
  • Calls for a deeper philosophical inquiry into the nature of human beings and their relationship to Being.
  • Suggests that dropping the term "humanism" may be preferable to misinterpretation, urging a re-evaluation of core concepts in medical practice.

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