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[Medicine with a human face--a scientific philosophic reflection].
1Filosofisk institutt Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Trondheim. solveig.boe@hf.ntnu.no
Summary
Scientific medicine requires integrating natural sciences with human sciences. This synthesis is crucial for understanding complex human illnesses and the art of clinical practice, bridging quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Area of Science:
- Explores the intersection of medical science, social sciences, and humanities.
- Focuses on the philosophical underpinnings of medical concept formation.
Context:
- Examines the methodological divide between quantitative (natural sciences) and qualitative (human sciences) research.
- Highlights how the nature of human beings and illness influences research approaches.
Purpose:
- To argue for the necessity of transcending the separation between natural and human sciences in medicine.
- To propose that the practice of medicine, particularly the doctor-patient relationship, offers a unifying framework.
Summary:
- Differentiates between quantitative and qualitative methodologies in scientific inquiry.
- Asserts that the unique characteristics of human health and disease necessitate an integrated scientific approach.
- Identifies the clinical encounter as the practical nexus for unifying diverse medical knowledge.
Impact:
- Advocates for a more holistic understanding of medical science by integrating diverse epistemologies.
- Suggests that embracing the 'art of medicine' can bridge the gap between scientific objectivity and humanistic understanding.
- Promotes a unified approach to medical education and practice that values both empirical data and humanistic insights.