Osmanlı Tıbbından Günümüze Bütüncül Yaklaşım: Aile Hekimliği Perspektifinden Bir Karşılaştırma

Aim:This study compares and contrasts Ottoman medicine with contemporary family medicine practice. In particular, it will assess the relationship between holistic care, spiritual support and professionalism in both systems.Methods:The study was designed as a qualitative research. A literature review was conducted to compare the medical models of ancient Ottoman medicine with modern family medicine. Old Ottoman medical manuscripts stored in libraries such as the National Library were analysed and the information obtained was integrated into the biopsychosocial model used in current practice.Results:The studies show that the community-oriented, patient-centred and spiritually sensitive approaches of Ottoman medicine are also found in contemporary family medicine. In Ottoman medicine, it was common for patients to be cared for by the same doctor who, in addition to taking care of the patient's spiritual needs, also took responsibility for the community. These elements are consistent with the characteristics of current family medicine, which includes the biopsychosocial model, continuity of care by the physician, trust, and the provision of spiritual care. Conclusion: The basic principles of Ottoman medicine have had a significant impact on contemporary family medicine, especially in terms of preventive care and holistic methods. By treating individuals not only in their physical capacity, but also considering their psychological and spiritual well-being, family medicine enhances the practice of healing. Within this framework, the integration of social determinants and the spiritual needs of patients into the practice of family medicine could profoundly transform the human-centred paradigm of modern health care.