WHY DO WE WORK IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS - SOME IDEAS TO HAVE IN MIND

Authors
Citation
H. Baeza, WHY DO WE WORK IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS - SOME IDEAS TO HAVE IN MIND, Revista Medica de Chile, 125(10), 1997, pp. 1213-1216
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
ISSN journal
00349887
Volume
125
Issue
10
Year of publication
1997
Pages
1213 - 1216
Database
ISI
SICI code
0034-9887(1997)125:10<1213:WDWWIP>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Why do we work in public hospitals what do we look for and what do we find working at these places? There are several answers. The heritage, the places where we learnt, the places where medicine is practiced. A model that feed us. They cannot be improved and it is difficult to ac cept their limitations. However many factors such as teaching, researc h and group work, encourage us to continue working tn them. Variation and simultaneity they are places with many variables, a living organis m. The myth, the mother, that transmits its principles and behaviors, gives us a sense of life, feeds us and allows us to feed others. Econo mical reasons and performance. When performance of physicians is analy zed, positive values such as contact with patients, hours of discussio n and study, quality of care, risks, dedication and training difficult ies must be taken en into consideration Hospitals rats not a patient a ssembly line. Fantasies and representations. We are participating in a health community and hospitals become a place for personal growth. Re spect towards poverty. Helping the less fortunate. Knowledge and learn ing. Experiencing values. Forgotten words. Bioethics brought back seve ral principles that are present in hospitals such as compassion empath y, sweetness, service, humility gratitude.