PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTIONS OF A NURSE ON CARE IN FINITUDE, BASED ON HEALTH PHILOSOPHY CLASSES IN THE PROFESSIONAL MASTER'S IN HEALTH SCIENCES TEACHING

Abstract

This essay incorporates philosophical reflections on finitude as a human condition and the relevance of reflecting on this theme in healthcare, based on the learning and experiences of a nurse in the elective course of Health Philosophy, taught in the Professional Master's in Health Sciences Teaching. This course was based on the study of literary and philosophical texts, as well as discussions considering the texts, personal experience narratives, and exchanges among participants. In this context, the intersection between health philosophy, ethics, bioethics, and clinical practice was explored, highlighting the importance of reflecting on life, suffering, death, and human finitude in the context of Medicine as a science and the practice of healthcare professionals resulting in care and healthcare assistance.