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U Wiesing1

  • 1Institut für Theorie und Geschichte der Medizin, Münster, Germany.

NTM
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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The relationship between the history of medicine and medical ethics is clarified by distinguishing between "events" and "stories." Historical narratives offer valuable insights for ethical discussions, requiring historical expertise.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • History of Medicine

Context:

  • The intersection of historical events and ethical considerations in medicine.
  • The dual meaning of the German term "Geschichte" (history/story) in academic discourse.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the connection between the history of medicine and contemporary medical ethics.
  • To explore how historical narratives can inform ethical debates.

Summary:

  • The article differentiates between history as a sequence of events and history as a narrative or "story."
  • A direct systematic link between the development of medical events and ethics cannot be established.
  • Historical accounts, when presented as compelling narratives, serve as valuable resources for ethical deliberation.

Impact:

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  • Highlights the importance of narrative in understanding medical history's ethical dimensions.
  • Underscores the necessity of rigorous historical methodology for meaningful ethical analysis.
  • Provides a framework for utilizing historical "stories" to enrich medical ethics discussions.