Aa.Vv.
The contribution of Luigi Giussani’s teaching to contemporary medical professionalism
“The most audacious challenge today is to become
accustomed to making a judgement about everything in
the light of our primary “evidences” and not at the mercy of
our more occasional reactions.”
Luigi Giussani
Medical professionalismis going through an unprecedented phase of change. Altruismand collegiality contribute to high-quality health care: extending oneself to patients, families, trainees, and colleagues not only is a traditional element of medicine but translates into more effective care. A generic reference to “the need for more humanity” is insufficient and potentially misleading. The thought of Luigi Giussani has the potential to guide this critical change as focused here in four major areas, which indicate that Giussani’s teaching is of fundamental importance for all Professionalisms
Antonio del Puente, MD, Associate Professor of Rheumatology Rheumatology Unit, Department of
Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University Federico II, Naples (Italy)
Editore:
ITACA EDIZIONI
Pagine:
56
Pubblicazione:
2024
ISBN:
9788852607868