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Summary
This study suggests scientism, an overreliance on the scientific method, influences medicine and medical education. It advocates for integrating humanistic approaches alongside the traditional disease model for a more holistic medical training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Philosophy of Science
- Medical Humanities
Background:
- The general community shows ideological acceptance of science.
- Scientism, the belief in the sole efficacy of the scientific method, appears prevalent in medical practice and education.
- The current medical curriculum heavily emphasizes the disease model.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review evidence of scientism's influence on medicine and medical education.
- To advocate for the inclusion of a humanistic growth model in medical training.
- To analyze the link between the entrenchment of the scientific method and the dominance of the disease model.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of evidence on scientism in medicine.
- Argumentative analysis of the impact of scientific methodology on medical education.
- Conceptual exploration of alternative medical models.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests scientism has permeated medical practice and education.
- The disease model's dominance in medical education is linked to the ideological acceptance of the scientific method.
- A humanistic growth model offers a complementary perspective to the disease model.
Conclusions:
- Medical education should incorporate humanistic perspectives alongside the scientific disease model.
- Over-reliance on the scientific method may limit a holistic understanding of medicine.
- A balanced approach is needed to foster well-rounded medical professionals.