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Cynthia Fleury1, Benoît Berthelier2, Nathalie Nasr3

  • 1292 rue Saint-Martin, 75141 Paris cedex 03, France.

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|April 5, 2020
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Summary

The meaning of medical humanities is explored today, examining the French system's strengths and weaknesses. Ten recommendations are presented to re-establish the link between medicine and humanities for future doctors.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Philosophy of Medicine
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • The historical dissociation and subsequent reconciliation of medicine and humanities raise questions about the contemporary definition of medical humanities.
  • The current state of the French medical education system concerning the integration of humanities is under scrutiny.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To redefine the meaning of "medical humanities" in the current context.
  • To analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the French approach to medical humanities.
  • To propose actionable recommendations for enhancing medical education.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the French medical humanities system.
  • Literature review on the intersection of medicine and humanities.
Keywords:
décision médicaleenseignementethicsfaculté de médecineformationhumanityhumanitémedical decision-makingmedical facultymedicinemédecineteachingtrainingéthique

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  • Development of a set of ten recommendations based on the findings.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified a significant "distension" between humanities and medicine in contemporary practice.
    • Highlighted specific strengths and weaknesses within the French medical humanities framework.
    • Formulated ten targeted recommendations for curriculum development and pedagogical approaches.

    Conclusions:

    • Re-establishing the connection between medicine and humanities is crucial for a holistic medical education.
    • The French system offers valuable lessons but requires adaptation to current challenges.
    • Implementing the proposed recommendations can foster a more integrated and humanistic approach in future physicians.