The progress of modern biomedical science, which has disenchanted so many mysteries and myths, need not ultimately mean the complete victory of biotechnology over culture. Man, regardless of the spectacular biomedical revolutions that have been taking place for several decades, still remains a subject open to cultural activity. There remain questions to which, in spite of successive scientific discoveries, answers are not expected in vain. The role of culture, however, need not be to make up for the shortcomings of medicine, to correct the 'errors' of nature or to relieve anxieties not sufficiently neutralised by benzodiazepines. The idea of humanising medicine, especially today, is a pressing need to restore its natural place and vocation.
(extract from the conclusion)