The duality of the nature of dialogue in philosophy and medical practice

Koroleva Elena Pavlovna; Khomutova Natalya Nikolaevna

Studia Humanitatis (Apr 2019)

The duality of the nature of dialogue in philosophy and medical practice

Koroleva Elena Pavlovna,
Khomutova Natalya Nikolaevna

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Koroleva Elena Pavlovna: North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov (Saint Petersburg, Russia)
Khomutova Natalya Nikolaevna: North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov (Saint Petersburg, Russia)

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 1

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The article analyses the duality of nature in relationships between the doctor and the patient. This research was conducted in the context of M. Buber’s philosophy. The dual nature of therapeutic relationships may prevent a productive dialogue and a speedy recovery of a patient. As a professional the doctor must find a middle ground in this duality through which he will become an ally in the fight against the patient's disease. The article presents an artistic example of the humane attitude towards a patient from A. Kuprin's story “The wonderful doctor”.

Published in Studia Humanitatis

ISSN: 2308-8079 (Online)
Publisher: Institute of Modern Humanitarian Researches
Country of publisher: Russian Federation
LCC subjects: General Works: History of scholarship and learning. The humanities
Website: https://st-hum.ru/en

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