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Shinmi (): a Distinctive Japanese Medical Virtue?

Reina Ozeki-Hayashi^1,2, Dominic J C Wilkinson^1,3,4,5

¹Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.

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Summary

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The Japanese concept of Shinmi describes doctors treating patients with familial closeness. While potentially beneficial, balanced Shinmi is key for ethical medical care and meeting patient emotional needs.

Keywords:

Cultural diversity Emotional involvement Patient-doctor relationship Professionalism Virtue ethics

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Area of Science:

Medical Ethics
Cross-Cultural Healthcare Studies
Virtue Ethics in Medicine

Background:

Western medical ethics emphasize professional detachment.
Cultural norms influence patient-doctor relationships and healthcare delivery.
Diverse perspectives on ideal healthcare provider attributes exist globally.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce and analyze the Japanese concept of Shinmi in medical care.
Explore the virtue ethics of a Shinmi-na approach.
Examine the potential benefits and drawbacks of Shinmi in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

Case study analysis.
Application of virtue ethics framework.
Comparative analysis with Western medical values.

Main Results:

Shinmi involves treating patients with emotional closeness, akin to family.
Excessive Shinmi can pose challenges for both patients and healthcare providers.
Elements of Shinmi may contrast with Western norms of emotional detachment.

Conclusions:

A balanced Shinmi-na approach can align with medical goals.
The concept of Shinmi offers valuable insights for medical education.
Shinmi may enhance patient care in Japanese and other healthcare systems by addressing emotional needs.