Planning and evaluating curricula for the humane practice of medicine (original) (raw)
The paper discusses the necessity of integrating humane considerations into medical curricula to enhance students' ability to practice medicine holistically. Despite calls to include contributions from the Humanities and Social Sciences, existing curricula often lack coherence and clear objectives, leading to a focus primarily on technical aspects of medicine. The authors propose an integrated curriculum that emphasizes understanding patients as whole individuals, framed around critical dimensions of human experience, including intellectual, emotional, social, and aesthetic aspects. By addressing these dimensions, the curriculum aims to improve the synthesis and application of medical knowledge in clinical settings.