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Tres médicos mexicanos y su referencia al ejercicio ético moral de la medicina: segunda mitad del siglo XIX / Three Mexican physicians and their moral and ethical reference to the practice of medicine: second half of the 19 century
Rodríguez-Pérez, Martha Eugenia.
  • Rodríguez-Pérez, Martha Eugenia; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Departamento de Historia y Filosofía de la Medicina. México, DF. MX
Cir. & cir ; 77(3): 241-246, mayo-jun. 2009. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-566493
RESUMEN
En la actualidad se habla cada vez más de la suficiencia tecnológica, del aislamiento humano y de la evasión por parte del personal de salud hacia las necesidades afectivas de los pacientes; este enfoque no es reciente. A través de múltiples fuentes, los médicos del siglo XIX mexicano externaron sus inquietudes respecto a la manera como se llevaba a cabo la atención del enfermo; aseguraban que el progreso científico estaba originando la deshumanización de la medicina, haciendo olvidar que el médico trabaja con seres sensibles e inteligentes y que, por tanto, debía ajustar su proceder de acuerdo con la personalidad de sus pacientes. Ante tal situación, los médicos decimonónicos invitaban a la reflexión, a cumplir una serie de deberes frente al enfermo, ante sus colegas y ante las autoridades gubernamentales, lo que nos lleva a concluir que los principios éticos siempre han estado vigentes. Este artículo analiza en particular la postura de tres profesionales de la salud Francisco Flores (1855-1931), Porfirio Parra (1854-1912) y Adrián de Garay (1860-192?), respecto a cómo debía ser el ejercicio de su profesión; externan que los principios éticos debían estar presentes en todo momento.
ABSTRACT
Worldwide, the technological revolution is taking place, but the human aspect of health care demonstrates that medical personnel often avoid the responsibility for the emotional care of their patients. This is not a recent point of view. In many ways, during the 19th century, Mexican physicians were outspoken about the problems in regard to the manner in which care of sick persons was carried out. They were certain that scientific progress was the origin of medical dehumanization, frequently forgetting that physicians were treating sensitive and intelligent persons and, therefore, must adjust their behavior in accordance with their patients. Because of this situation, 19th century physicians were invited to share a list of responsibilities and duties to patients, among their professional colleagues as well as among government authorities. In particular, the philosophies of three health professionals were analyzed, Francisco Flores (1855-1931), Porfirio Parra (1854-1912) and Adrián de Garay (1860-192?), in regard to how the practice of medicine should be exercised and that the underlying ethical and moral principles must always be present.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ethics, Medical Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: Spanish Journal: Cir. & cir Journal subject: General Surgery Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México/MX

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Ethics, Medical Country/Region as subject: Mexico Language: Spanish Journal: Cir. & cir Journal subject: General Surgery Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México/MX