"Humanism" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
An ethical system which emphasizes human values and the personal worth of each individual, as well as concern for the dignity and freedom of humankind.
| Descriptor ID |
D006808
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| MeSH Number(s) |
K01.752.566.479.174 N05.350.835
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Humanism" by people in Profiles.
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Ghaemi SN, Glick ID, Ellison JM. A Commentary on Existential Psychopharmacologic Clinical Practice: Advocating a Humanistic Approach to the "Med Check". J Clin Psychiatry. 2018 04 24; 79(4).
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Branch WT, Chou CL, Farber NJ, Hatem D, Keenan C, Makoul G, Quinn M, Salazar W, Sillman J, Stuber M, Wilkerson L, Mathew G, Fost M. Faculty development to enhance humanistic teaching and role modeling: a collaborative study at eight institutions. J Gen Intern Med. 2014 Sep; 29(9):1250-5.
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Rosenthal S, Howard B, Schlussel YR, Herrigel D, Smolarz BG, Gable B, Vasquez J, Grigo H, Kaufman M. Humanism at heart: preserving empathy in third-year medical students. Acad Med. 2011 Mar; 86(3):350-8.
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Rosenthal S, Howard B, Schlussel YR, Lazarus CJ, Wong JG, Moutier C, Savoia M, Trooskin S, Wagoner N. Does medical student membership in the gold humanism honor society influence selection for residency? J Surg Educ. 2009 Nov-Dec; 66(6):308-13.
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Stieb JA. On "bettering humanity" in science and engineering education. Sci Eng Ethics. 2007 Jun; 13(2):265-73.
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Mangione S, Kane GC, Caruso JW, Gonnella JS, Nasca TJ, Hojat M. Assessment of empathy in different years of internal medicine training. Med Teach. 2002 Jul; 24(4):370-3.
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Burke JP, Cassidy JC. Disparity between reimbursement-driven practice and humanistic values of occupational therapy. Am J Occup Ther. 1991 Feb; 45(2):173-6.