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Nurturing humanism through teaching palliative care

S Block1, J A Billings

  • 1Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. sblock@warren.med.harvard.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|July 29, 1998
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Palliative medicine is increasingly integrated into academic health centers, offering vital training for physicians. This integration enhances patient care through improved symptom control and communication skills.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Palliative Care
  • Academic Health Centers

Background:

  • Palliative medicine, long overlooked, is now gaining traction in academic health centers (AHCs).
  • Traditionally, hospice care operated separately from mainstream medicine, but palliative care bridges this gap.
  • AHCs are challenged to merge hospice principles with biomedical practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the educational value of palliative care for physicians-in-training.
  • To emphasize palliative care's role in fostering humanistic aspects of medicine.
  • To advocate for the integration of palliative care into medical curricula.

Main Methods:

  • The study discusses the integration of palliative care within AHCs.
  • It analyzes the benefits of palliative care education for medical professionals.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsDeath and Euthanasia

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  • Recommendations are based on the observed learning opportunities in palliative care settings.

    • Main Results:

    • Palliative care education nurtures relationship-centered care and physician growth.
    • It provides essential training in pain/symptom management and communication.
    • Palliative care settings offer unique opportunities for clinical skill development.

    Conclusions:

    • Palliative medicine offers significant learning opportunities for physicians.
    • Integrating palliative care into medical education is crucial.
    • Clinical experiences in palliative care should be core components of medical school and residency programs.