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The arrogant physician--a Judaic perspective.

Allan S Berger1

  • 1Georgetown University, School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.

Journal of Religion and Health
|May 6, 2003
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Physician arrogance contrasts with medicine's religious roots. This review explores the Judaic perspective on a physician's role, community standing, and ethical values in healing.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • History of Medicine
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Physician arrogance is a contemporary issue.
  • Medicine has historical ties to religious traditions.
  • The Judaic perspective offers a unique viewpoint on medical practice.

Observation:

  • The abstract highlights a discrepancy between current physician attitudes and the historical religious foundations of medicine.
  • It specifically points to Judaic traditions as a source for understanding the physician's role and ethical conduct.

Findings:

  • The Judaic tradition emphasizes humility, community service, and specific ethical values for physicians.
  • Historically, the physician's role was deeply integrated with religious and communal responsibilities.
  • This perspective provides a framework for ethical medical practice, contrasting with modern arrogance.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsReligious Approach

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Implications:

  • Revisiting Judaic perspectives can inform contemporary medical ethics and physician training.
  • Understanding these historical values may help mitigate physician arrogance.
  • Promoting ethical values rooted in religious traditions can enhance the physician-patient relationship and community trust.