Human Values in Medicine: A Novel Perspective | Chapter 19 | Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 1

Human values derive from the idea of divinity, according to Indian philosopher, educator, and philanthropist Sathya Sai Baba. Or, to put it another way, human values are the manifestations of God in the human state. The five human values—love, truth, right action, peace, and nonviolence—were his hypotheses. There are several sub-values that fall under each value, and these are reflected in the medical ethics values. The practise of clinical medicine and scientific research are both governed by a framework of moral standards known as medical ethics. Respect for autonomy (self-determination), non-maleficence (non-violence), beneficence (charity), and fairness are some of these principles (equity). Sai Baba draws attention to a minute distinction between human values and ethics, specifically: that the concept of ethics was created by humans without taking into account the role that deity plays. The five fundamental values—namely, the fulfilment of the intellect's search for truth, the channelling of the will into satisfying expression through right action, the resolution of human emotion and interaction conflicts in the pursuit of inner and outer peace, the expansion of the heart in the flow of love, and the realisation of perfection—combine to form a complete vision of human potential. In addition to acting as a moral standard for doctor-patient relationships, human values in medicine involve making sure that clinical and managerial techniques adhere to generally recognised ethics standards, norms, and expectations. The innate humanism in medical practise has frequently been abandoned in recent years as a result of scientism as a goal, which has led to the science of medicine superseding the art of medicine. Sai Baba's value-based healthcare's teaching aids in bringing out the human qualities that are innate in every person.

Author(s) Details:

Chima Oji,

Department of Surgery Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria. Sathya Sai Service Organisation, Enugu Center 12 Chima Oji Drive (GRA) Enugu, Nigeria.

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