Affiliation:
1. Istanbul Medipol University Kavacık, Ekinciler Cd. No:19 34810 Beykoz/Istanbul , Turkey
Abstract
This chapter aims to provide a physician with the foundation and principles
of philosophy in medicine for freer and independent thinking. In previous chapters, a
sub-branch of the philosophy of medicine related to epistemological concepts and
metaphysical implications was highlighted, including ethical and even moral principles.
The philosophy of medicine is a blend of medical education and training with
philosophical aspects to achieve improvements and innovative findings for public
health services. The philosophy of medicine includes the contra-active interactions of
diseases, health and the search for effective reciprocity. By asking questions about how
medical and health professionals know what to do, and detailed information is given in
terms of practical medical wisdom. How should they make the right and wise decisions
in morally complex and uncertain situations? And what is the patient’s role in this
decision-making process? In medical practice and research, it is recommended to start
problem-solving with philosophical thinking and then logical evaluations in order to
reveal a better diagnosis, treatment and healing qualities for patient care.
Publisher
BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS
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