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Illness and the origin of caring.

G L Fricchione

    The Journal of Medical Humanities
    |April 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explores how humanism and caring in medicine relate to the patient's experience of illness as a separation-attachment phase. Understanding the origins of caring can enhance physician training and patient care quality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Psychology of Illness
    • Doctor-Patient Relationship

    Background:

    • Modern medicine faces challenges in maintaining the doctor-patient relationship due to technological advancements.
    • There is a growing need to understand and enhance humanistic aspects of medical care.

    Observation:

    • The doctor-patient relationship is increasingly affected by technological distance.
    • Humanism and caring in medicine are linked to the patient's experience of illness.

    Findings:

    • "Humanism" and caring reflect transitional relatedness during the separation-attachment phases of illness.
    • Caring is a fundamental aspect of the human experience within the context of sickness.

    Implications:

    • Improved understanding of caring's origins can refine educational strategies for physicians.
    • Enhancing physician training in humanistic care can improve the quality of patient care.
    • Focusing on the patient's transitional experience can strengthen the therapeutic alliance.
    Keywords:
    Professional Patient Relationship

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