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Area of Science:

  • History of Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Medical Humanities

Background:

  • Marcel Réja's 19th-century work, "Au pays des miracles," documented various healers and their methods.
  • The book critically examined the role of spiritual healing, suggestion, and the placebo effect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the historical significance of spiritual and psychological factors in healing.
  • To underscore the continued relevance of empathy and the 'soul-to-soul' connection in contemporary medical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of Marcel Réja's "Au pays des miracles."
  • Qualitative examination of the 'art' of healing, focusing on affective and emotional components.

Main Results:

  • Healers utilized an 'innumerable' array of methods, often involving suggestion and emotional influence.
  • The 'art' of healing possesses a significant affective and emotional coefficient, crucial for its efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Historical medical practices retained elements of 'magical' thought, influencing modern approaches.
  • The empathetic dimension of the care relationship remains a vital and necessary component of medical practice.