... for the principle of patient autonomy. A political ideology of retribution should not redefine the healthcare profession’s ideology as a healing art, and practitioners must prioritize patient-centered care to maximize the patient’s best interests regarding healing. capital punishment death penalty beneficence...

... to struggle and the risk of burnout are also discussed. The chapter concludes by introducing a central theme of this book, illustrating how mental healthcare capitalizes on both the healing arts and innovative science. Exciting developments in the science of psychotherapy are previewed to inspire readers...

...Oxford University Press This chapter highlights the healing art of therapy, describing essential common factors in all effective therapy, namely positive expectations and a strong therapeutic alliance between therapist and client(s). Therapists are encouraged to boost a client’s hope...