Acts of the International Meeting

Communication and Relationships in Medicine.

New Perspectives for Medical "Etiquette"

For Health Care Based on Communion – the Charism of Unity and Medicine

A collection of reflections presented during the meetings of doctors and healthcare workers promoted by the Focolare Movement; occasions for exchange of ideas and experiences of medical practice in the light of the Movement’s spirituality of unity.

The Introduction presents the spirituality and history of the Focolare Movement.

This volume, published by New Humanity in the Italian and English versions, contains the “Acts” of an international convention held on March 30 to April 1, 1991 at Castelgandolfo (Rome), consisting of dialogue and sharing of experiences and skills among participants from all over the world underlining a healthcare model based on reciprocity and brotherhood.