מהי גישת הרמב״ם לריפוי ומהו לתפקידו של הרופא? ד״ר גיל יוסף שחר (M.D) CategoryEducationPrivacy conf
22 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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In this Hebrew monologue, Dr. Gil Joseph Shachar (M.D.) explains Maimonides' (Rambam's) perspective on medicine, emphasizing profound humility in the physician’s writings. Rambam asserts that a doctor does not claim to cure diseases; instead, the physician’s duty is to guide the patient—teaching what, how, when, and in what combinations to eat, how to move, breathe, sleep, and maintain hygiene. The doctor acts as a health coach, providing knowledge and direction, while the patient performs the actual healing. This view frames medical practice as a partnership that respects the patient’s agency and underscores the ethical responsibility of the physician to serve with modesty.










