A experiência do adoecer: uma discussão sobre saúde, doença e valores

Abstract

Starting from a discussion of the concept of health and disease, it is clear that one of the current approaches includes the perception of the subject in relation to his/her condition. But the hegemony of the clinical method fails to consider such individuality, leading some professionals to discuss the changing needs of the medical approach. By discussing this case in question, it becomes clear that the doctor-patient relationship directly or indirectly influences the satisfaction and health of the patient, as well as the quality of the health services. Effective care requires a careful eye to the patient's real needs and respect for their opinions about the illness, their perceptions and culture. Person-Centered Medicine is a clinical method that proposes a medical approach that enables comprehensive, humanistic care and respect for the autonomy of individuals.