| Literature DB >> 2203867 |
Abstract
The author discusses the contribution of humanities teaching in medical education. Five "qualities of mind" specifically engendered by the humanistic disciplines are isolated, delineated, and illustrated: critical abilities, flexibility of perspective, nondogmatism, discernment of values, and empathy and self-knowledge.Mesh:
Year: 1990 PMID: 2203867 DOI: 10.1093/jmp/15.3.289
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Med Philos ISSN: 0360-5310