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The doctor as a humanist

G T Harrell

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |May 6, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Medical education is shifting from classics to sciences, but patient care remains an art. Future healthcare challenges will be ethical, demanding a broad, humanistic education for doctors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Ethics in Medicine
    • Healthcare Delivery

    Background:

    • Historically, medical education emphasized classical studies.
    • Contemporary medical training is increasingly science-based.
    • The practice of medicine involves both scientific knowledge and artistic skill.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the evolving landscape of medical education.
    • To project future challenges in healthcare delivery.
    • To determine the essential components of future medical training.

    Main Methods:

    • The study is a conceptual analysis and projection.
    • It synthesizes historical trends in medical education.
    • It forecasts ethical and moral considerations in future healthcare.

    Main Results:

    • Medical education has transitioned from classics to sciences.
    • The practice of medicine on individual patients retains its artistic nature.
    • Future healthcare delivery will confront primarily moral and ethical issues, not scientific ones.

    Conclusions:

    • A broad, liberal, and humanistic education is crucial for future physicians.
    • Adaptability in medical training is essential to meet evolving healthcare demands.
    • The integration of humanities is vital for addressing complex ethical dilemmas in medicine.

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