To be a good doctor, it is necessary to be kind and empathetic, treat the patient as a person, give him the pertinent information, respect his privacy, his autonomy and his rights. However, this is not fully the case due to multiple factors that include university education, personal motivations and the work environment. This brief article tries to explain the limiting factors and how to achieve the humanization of health care. © 2024, Sociedad Europea De Medicina Naturista Clasica. Seccion Espanola. All rights reserved.