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24 - Topics in Next-Generation Medical Ethics

The Art in the Art of Medicine

from Part IV - Society

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 October 2019

By
Josh C. Hyatt
Edited by
Ali E. Abbas
Ali E. Abbas
Affiliation:
University of Southern California
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Summary

Medicine has a dichotomous personality, some of it is science and some of it is art. The science of medicine focuses on the technical skills and proficiency; whereas the art of medicine examines the ethical decision-making, professionalism, and relationships we foster to provide care to patients, comfort to families, and compassion to colleagues. It is often referred to as bedside manner, but it extends beyond that. It is communication, honesty, and respect.

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Next-Generation Ethics
Engineering a Better Society
 , pp. 369 - 386
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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