title: [The approach to dignity].
abstract: The notion of dignity evokes what touches humans most deeply. Through the ages, it has been considered from different perspectives. Doctors, philosophers and specialists in ethics have expressed themselves on its purpose. This article looks at an essential definition based around care.
authors.affiliation: Association pour la formation, la recherche et l'évaluation en santé communautaire, Rochechinard, France. michel.bass@afresc.org
authors.forename: Michel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bass
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D028723:Personhood; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations