This briefing document summarizes key themes from "Ethics Beyond the Individual: Personhood and Social Justice in Medicine," focusing on its critique of liberal individualism in bioethics and its proposal for a more relational, socially conscious approach rooted in Christian personalism and Catholic social teaching. The document argues that medicine is inherently social, demanding a shift from an overemphasis on individual autonomy to a balanced understanding of the human person as a "being-in-community," responsible for solidarity, justice, and the common good. Key areas of application include triage, vaccination, and health equity, all framed within the imperative to uphold intrinsic human dignity and promote the common good.

Dr. Juan Ramon Fabregat's "Body-Mind Unity in Clinical Contexts" critically examines the persistent dualistic approach in modern medicine, which often separates the physical body from the mind and spirit. The chapter advocates for a holistic anthropological model, particularly drawing on a Thomistic perspective, which views the human person as a substantial unity of body and soul. Fabregat's empirical research confirms a significant disconnect between healthcare professionals' stated commitment to holistic ideals and their actual clinical practices, highlighting the urgent need for reforms in medical education and institutional culture to foster a truly integrated, patient-centered, and ethically coherent approach to care. The core argument is that "anthropological vision is not an abstract philosophical issue—it is a clinical imperative," directly influencing the quality and humanity of care.

This briefing document summarizes key themes and insights from "The Spiritual Dimension of Patient Care," particularly Chapter 7, "The Spiritual Dimension of the Patient," by Juan Ramón Fabregat. The text argues for the integral inclusion of spiritual care in clinical practice, moving beyond a purely biomedical model to embrace a holistic understanding of the human person. It draws on Catholic anthropology, personalist philosophy, and empirical data to present spiritual care as not merely an optional addition but a fundamental moral and professional responsibility.