Chapter 5: Body–Mind Unity in Clinical Contexts
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Chapter 5: Body–Mind Unity in Clinical Contexts
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Dr. Juan Ramon Fabregat's "Body-Mind Unity in Clinical Contexts" critically examines the persistent dualistic approach in modern medicine, which often separates the physical body from the mind and spirit. The chapter advocates for a holistic anthropological model, particularly drawing on a Thomistic perspective, which views the human person as a substantial unity of body and soul. Fabregat's empirical research confirms a significant disconnect between healthcare professionals' stated commitment to holistic ideals and their actual clinical practices, highlighting the urgent need for reforms in medical education and institutional culture to foster a truly integrated, patient-centered, and ethically coherent approach to care. The core argument is that "anthropological vision is not an abstract philosophical issue—it is a clinical imperative," directly influencing the quality and humanity of care.