Humility is a cornerstone of good medicine—a willingness to recognize your own limitations and learn from every encounter. This chapter explores how humility begins at the bedside, where it deepens trust, improves patient care, and fosters genuine connection. It is equally vital in working with colleagues, where an open and respectful mindset can reduce medical errors and strengthen teamwork on the wards. As a healthcare professional, understanding humility—and practicing it daily—will not only improve your relationships with patients and colleagues, but also make you a better, safer, and more compassionate clinician.

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The Vital Role of Humility in Medicine

  • Barry Silverman

摘要

Humility is a cornerstone of good medicine—a willingness to recognize your own limitations and learn from every encounter. This chapter explores how humility begins at the bedside, where it deepens trust, improves patient care, and fosters genuine connection. It is equally vital in working with colleagues, where an open and respectful mindset can reduce medical errors and strengthen teamwork on the wards. As a healthcare professional, understanding humility—and practicing it daily—will not only improve your relationships with patients and colleagues, but also make you a better, safer, and more compassionate clinician.