VALUE COMPONENT OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION

Abstract

The multifaceted activities of medical practice are associated with solving all kinds of problems, and often do not have a clear answer and require non-standard solutions. Clinical thinking as a special mental activity that allows doctors to achieve diagnostic and therapeutic goals using experience and knowledge is one of the features of medical practice. It is obvious that qualified medical specialists of the present time should have a high level of scientific training, possess modern professional knowledge, should regularly undergo professional improvement, as well as actively participate in scientific research. If these conditions are met, it becomes possible to provide effective and high-quality medical care to patients and contain the threat of diseases and preserve health. But in addition to high-quality knowledge, skills and abilities, doctors must have a full-fledged spiritual and moral component, a value base. This article shares an analysis of the category of “value component.” The authors conclude that an important component of the value of the medical community is the process of creating effective communication, persistent listening and strict observance of patient confidentiality. Thanks to these values, it becomes possible to collect the necessary medical information and, as a result, conditions arise that contribute to more effective treatment and professional development of doctors.