Goals of Medicine in the Course of History and Today: A Study in the History and Philosophy of Medicine (review)

2007 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 907-908
Author(s):  
Jeremy. Sugarman
Keyword(s):  
Philosophy Of Medicine ◽  
Goals Of Medicine ◽  
Medicine Review

John Gregory's Writings on Medical Ethics and Philosophy of Medicine (review)

2000 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-161
Author(s):  
G. S. (George Sebastian) Rousseau
Keyword(s):  
Medical Ethics ◽  
Philosophy Of Medicine ◽  
Medicine Review

scholarly journals The pharmaceuticalisation of life? A fictional case report of insomnia with a thought experiment

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Bäckryd
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Philosophy Of Medicine ◽  
Thought Experiment ◽  
Theoretical Discussion ◽  
Goals Of Medicine ◽  
Sleeping Pills ◽  
Practice Of Medicine ◽  
The Future ◽  
Better Than

Abstract Background The safety of sleeping pills has increased dramatically during the last 100 years, from barbiturates to bensodiazepines to modern day so-called Z-drugs. Methods The circumstances of prescribing sleeping pills in the early 20th century are illustrated by summarizing the main storyline of a novel by Swedish writer Vilhelm Moberg. This is followed by a thought experiment and a theoretical discussion. Results In his 1937 novel Sömnlös (Swedish for sleepless) Vilhelm Moberg portrayed existential and relational distress in relation to insomnia. In a thought experiment, past progresses in sleeping pills safety are projected into the future. Thereby, it is claimed that important issues in the area of philosophy of medicine come to the fore. This leads to a theoretical discussion about broader questions concerning the role of the physician, the goals of medicine (as described by Lennart Nordenfelt), the concept of pharmaceuticalisation (as described notably by sociologist of sleep Simon J. Williams and co-workers), and health enhancement (c.f. Carl Elliott and the alleged wish to be better than well). Conclusion Insomnia is a prism through which important philosophical and sociological questions related to the practice of medicine can be asked.

Reductionism and holism in the philosophy of medicine

2020 ◽  
pp. 66-74
Author(s):  
E. Zakablukovskiy
Keyword(s):  
Philosophy Of Medicine ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Social Model ◽  
Macro Level ◽  
New Classification

The article highlights certain aspects of the discussion on the topic of reductionism vs. holism in the philosophy of medicine. Classic radical reductionism is defeated by the concept of emergence. The s.c. bio-medical point of view on a malady, despite its relevance and clear benefit, is not recognized as universal as its adherents may claim, and it yields to an integral psycho-bio-social model. The author introduces a new classification of holism (vitalistic, social and individualistic) and makes appropriate recommendations to clinicians. It is social holism at the macro level that has proven effective in combating the spread of COVID-19.

Physicianship and the Rebirth of Medical Education

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Donald Boudreau ◽  
Eric Cassell ◽  
Abraham Fuks
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Patient Centeredness ◽  
Goals Of Medicine ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
And Function ◽  
William Osler ◽  
The Relationship

This book reimagines medical education and reconstructs its design. It originates from a reappraisal of the goals of medicine and the nature of the relationship between doctor and patient. The educational blueprint outlined is called the “Physicianship Curriculum” and rests on two linchpins. First is a new definition of sickness: Patients know themselves to be ill when they cannot pursue their purposes and goals in life because of impairments in functioning. This perspective represents a bulwark against medical attention shifting from patients to diseases. The curriculum teaches about patients as functional persons, from their anatomy to their social selves, starting in the first days of the educational program and continuing throughout. Their teaching also rests on the rock-solid grounding of medicine in the sciences and scientific understandings of disease and function. The illness definition and knowledge base together create a foundation for authentic patient-centeredness. Second, the training of physicians depends on and culminates in development of a unique professional identity. This is grounded in the historical evolution of the profession, reaching back to Hippocrates. It leads to reformulation of the educational process as clinical apprenticeships and moral mentorships. “Rebirth” in the title suggests that critical ingredients of medical education have previously been articulated. The book argues that the apprenticeship model, as experienced, enriched, taught, and exemplified by William Osler, constitutes a time-honored foundation. Osler’s “natural method of teaching the subject of medicine” is a precursor to the Physicianship Curriculum.

scholarly journals Genome editing: A breakthrough in life science and medicine [Review]

2016 ◽  
Vol 63 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izuho Hatada ◽  
Takuro Horii
Keyword(s):  
Genome Editing ◽  
Life Science ◽  
Medicine Review
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