[Hubris syndrome in neurosurgery].

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Medical Ethics
• Neuroscience

Background:

• Hubris syndrome (HS) is an acquired psychiatric disorder associated with the exercise of power.
• It manifests in various professions, including politics, finance, and medicine.
• In the physician-patient relationship, a lack of humility and empathy can transform positive traits into arrogance, characteristic of HS in doctors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify specific symptoms of HS within the medical setting for improved diagnosis.
• To assist healthcare organizations in anticipating and mitigating the adverse effects of HS.
• To adapt diagnostic criteria for HS from political leaders to the medical field.

Main Methods:

• Analysis and adaptation of diagnostic criteria for HS from political figures to the medical domain.
• Description of two distinct forms of medical HS.
• Proposal of ten diagnostic criteria applicable to any physician-patient relationship.

Main Results:

• The study adapted existing HS diagnostic criteria for medical application.
• Two forms of medical HS were described.
• Ten diagnostic criteria were proposed for physicians, applicable across various medical specialties.

Conclusions:

• Hubris syndrome is an acquired psychiatric disorder exacerbated by power and success, observable in physicians.
• Early identification of HS behaviors in medical professionals is essential.
• Mitigating the consequences of HS in healthcare settings requires timely recognition and intervention.