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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Embracing Compassion in Medicine

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Resumo:The humanization of medical care emphasizes the integration of empathy, compassion, and respect into healthcare, counteracting the growing depersonalization often found in modern medical practice. This approach views patients as whole individuals with unique needs rather than mere cases or conditions. Humanized care is built on core principles, including holistic treatment, effective communication, and cultural sensitivity, which foster deeper connections between patients and caregivers. While technology plays an increasingly significant role in healthcare, its integration should complement, not replace, human interaction. The benefits of humanized care extend beyond patient satisfaction to improved clinical outcomes and reduced healthcare provider burnout. Despite challenges such as time constraints and system pressures, leadership support and patient feedback can help embed humanization into healthcare practice. Ultimately, humanizing medical care is both a moral imperative and a practical strategy for delivering quality care in an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.
Autores principais:Cerqueira, Paula
Outros Autores:Pereira, Sara; Costa, Raquel; Sousa, Bárbara
Assunto:Despersonalização Empatia Humanismo Prestação de Cuidados de Saúde Satisfação do Doente Depersonalization Delivery of Health Care Empathy Humanism Patient Satisfaction
Ano:2024
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:unknown
Instituição associada:Grupo Lusíadas Saúde
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Lusíadas Scientific Journal
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Resumo:The humanization of medical care emphasizes the integration of empathy, compassion, and respect into healthcare, counteracting the growing depersonalization often found in modern medical practice. This approach views patients as whole individuals with unique needs rather than mere cases or conditions. Humanized care is built on core principles, including holistic treatment, effective communication, and cultural sensitivity, which foster deeper connections between patients and caregivers. While technology plays an increasingly significant role in healthcare, its integration should complement, not replace, human interaction. The benefits of humanized care extend beyond patient satisfaction to improved clinical outcomes and reduced healthcare provider burnout. Despite challenges such as time constraints and system pressures, leadership support and patient feedback can help embed humanization into healthcare practice. Ultimately, humanizing medical care is both a moral imperative and a practical strategy for delivering quality care in an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.