The responsibility of education in the construction of humanitude and an ethical attitude

Abstract

Introduction: In the education, the professor is the mediator and the person responsible for the educative process, is of great importance, as the ethical way in which he conducts his activities will promote the construction of an ethical attitude. The construction of an ethical attitude implies the respect towards the other, respecting their dignity. It´s through this respecting and the humanitude that each person builds himself and cares for the other. Purpose: This paper aimed to reflect upon the responsibility that education has in the construction of humanitude and of an ethical attitude on students. Methodology: Narrative review around three main concepts: education, ethics and humanitude. Documents published from 2012 to 2017, in Portuguese and English language and critical reflection about the concepts. Results: The society humanization and the humanization of nursing care results the construction of values, the transfer of knowledge and the ethical attitude. The education has a responsibility in a formation of health professionals. So, it´s important to reflect about the responsibility and the example of the teacher, the values and behavior construction, the ethical behavior and the Humanitude actions. Just so it´s possible to respect the human dignity. Conclusion: It is only possible to have healthcare professional with ethical attitudes if the educational system and professors themselves teach and train values and citizenship. This construction assumed as a responsibility of building and educating an ethical attitude and humanitude.