Panchito Rodríguez: A paradigm of patriotism and medical humanism

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Panchito Rodríguez Hernández, paradigm, patriotism, medical humanism

Abstract

Introduction: in the current context in which the enemies of the Cuban Revolution bet on destroying it, influencing young people to forget their roots and their historical memory, it is necessary to confront them constantly. It is essential to study the history of the country and, above all, the local personalities who put their life and work at the service of the people. Objective: to analyze the patriotic and humanistic work of Panchito Rodríguez, the doctor of the poor, to deepen the political-ideological and historical preparation of future health professionals. Conclusions: the work carried out by Panchito Rodríguez represents a paradigm of humanism, patriotism and kindness. He was energetic in his social and scientific principles, great in science and in virtue, and pointed the way forward with real lessons in humanism.

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Aleida Margarita Cardellá Fuentes, Filial Universitaria de Ciencias Médicas "Lidia Doce Sánchez"

Licenciada en Historia y Ciencias Sociales. Máster en Ciencias de la Educación. Profesora Auxiliar de la Filial Universitaria de Ciencias Médicas "Lidia Doce Sánchez", Sagua la Grande.

Gilma Torres Pérez, Filial Universitaria de Ciencias Médicas “Lidia Doce Sánchez”

Licenciada en Historia. Profesora Instructora, Departamento de Historia-Filosofía, Filial Universitaria de Ciencias Médicas “Lidia Doce Sánchez”, Sagua la Grande.

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2019-04-05

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Cardellá Fuentes AM, Torres Pérez G. Panchito Rodríguez: A paradigm of patriotism and medical humanism. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 5 [cited 2025 Jul. 2];13(2):268-74. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/950

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Vol. 13 No. 2 (2019): April-June

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Culture and Medicine

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