Comment on "Carl Rogers' humanistic psychology in medical education: spaces and challenges"

Abstract

Abstract of the "Carl Rogers' humanistic psychology in medical education: Spaces and challenges": The problematization of places, roles and meanings of psychology in medical courses is necessary so that the curricular units linked to this field of knowledge contribute to the development of learnings, skills and competences necessary for humanized medical practice. This essay presents the theoretical foundations of Carl Rogers' Humanistic Psychology and advocates its use in the training of future doctors in educational practices consistent with the proposal of Person-Centered Therapy. It concludes that this theory may constitute guidance for theaching practice and curricular choices, despite the limits of general application in medical courses. The activities focused on the student's hability to identifie, express and reflect on their own feelings are the most consistent whit the theoretical foundations of Carl Rogers' Humanistic Psychology.

Keywords

• medical education
• medical psychology
• person-centered psychoterapy