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Compassion
Feeling and acting with sympathy toward those who suffer
Virtues
The Hippocratic Society's virtue curriculum draws on the classical virtue ethics tradition to help medical students and clinicians identify and cultivate the character traits that lead to excellence in medicine. Each virtue is explored through definitions, philosophical frameworks, practical applications, case studies, and reflection questions designed to deepen understanding and foster growth in medical practice.
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Fortitude
Courage and strength in the face of adversity
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Hope
Confident expectation of good even in difficulty
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Humility
Honest assessment of one's abilities and limitations
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Integrity
Wholeness and consistency between values and actions
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Justice
Giving each person their due
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Prudence
Practical wisdom in decision-making
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Temperance
Moderation and self-control
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Trustworthiness
Reliability and fidelity to commitments
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Orderliness
Ordering time and responsibilities around what matters most
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Self-Effacement
Putting the patient's good before excessive self-interest
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Curiosity
Seeking understanding with attention to the patient's good
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Sincerity
Meaning what we say and following through in our actions
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Giving and Receiving Feedback
Using observed actions to guide learning and improvement
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Efficiency and Compassion
Using time well while attending to the whole patient
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Cheerfulness
Choosing warmth and a positive manner through difficulty
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Serenity
Cultivating interior calm and focused attention
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Self-Compassion
Responding to one's own suffering with kindness and responsibility
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Devotion
Readily serving the particular patient's whole good