Literature and Art of caring in Neurology

Abstract

People are different, but the dignity is the same. The art of caring, as well as truly masterpieces, not change nor age, however, it is fortified and given the current incandescent and stifled relationship between the characters relationship, doctor-patient. Objective. To promote, in the face of historical accounts, a discussion about the art of care in neurology, that over time became turbulent and diluted before many interests, and especially extreme poverty in human relationships. Method. This literature review used articles from Medline, SciELO, Lilacs and Cochrane between the years 1939 to 2011. Discussion. We believe that the curriculum guidelines for medical education in Brazil should encourage practices that promote a more human atti­tude and look, closer to the needs of the population. In the case of neurology it is necessary that such actions provide, similarly, changes and the creation of a model related to the approach and attitudes to­wards patients. Conclusion. Many historical accounts, as expressed in art and painting, praised the medical care. As a result, strategies that facilitate improvement of human contact between doctor and patient should encourage the creation of a framework grounded in permanent communication spaces and a full understanding of these problems.