Guido Giustetto: l'estetica della cura come medicina più umana

In an interview with Artribune, Dr. Guido Giustetto, president of OMCeO in Turin and scientific director of the magazine il Punto.it, elaborates on the idea of 'aesthetics of care,' influenced by writer Anatole Broyard. He argues that the beauty found in spaces, gestures, and language can serve as a therapeutic element, and that trust in the doctor-patient relationship embodies a relational harmony that represents a form of beauty. Giustetto critiques the overly technical focus of medical training and advocates for the inclusion of medical humanities, such as narrative medicine, to teach physicians the importance of careful communication, listening, and silence. He references Victor Montori's book 'Why We Revolt,' discussing 'elegant care' that respects time, words, and dignity. He concludes that, despite a bureaucratic healthcare system, authentic moments of connection with patients can be fostered, emphasizing that medicine is meaningful only when genuine presence is offered.