Hippocrates XXI
Methodology and reflections on a project about the meaning and practice of medicine
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https://doi.org/10.30860/0129Keywords:
Medical professionalism, Medical education, Transversal skills, Social contract, Humanistic medicineAbstract
The Hippocrates XXI project is an academic initiative designed to guide medical students and young doctors in the practice of their profession. The author bases this work on a compilation of experiences from 50 senior physicians and various focus groups, seeking to pass on a legacy that balances technical excellence with a human touch. Through a structure of 25 reflective chapters, critical topics such as error management, self-care, leadership and the impact of artificial intelligence are addressed. Drawing also on his experience as a university professor, the author emphasises the importance of renewing the social contract of medicine and fostering transversal skills in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. Ultimately, it serves as a practical and ethical guide to navigating the contemporary challenges of clinical practice through intergenerational dialogue.
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