title: [The problem of usefulness of the philosophical concept of disease in medicine].
abstract: This work focuses on contemporary discussions devoted to the general concept of disease and its relevance to clinical practice. Some authors (e.g., Hesslow) argue against a key role of the general concept of disease in clinical decision-making. Other authors (Pellegrino, Clouser, Culver, and Gert) emphasize the significance of the concept of disease in public health and in the methodology of medical practice.
authors.affiliation: Zakład Etyki i Filozofii Człowieka Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Lublinie ul. Szkolna 18, 20-124 Lublin.
authors.forename: Jarosław
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sak
mesh_terms: D004194:Disease / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'