Cultural Values of the Holy DefenseThe valuable presence of the healthcare community in the Holy defense

The Holy Defense now constitutes a cross-section of the history of the great Iranian nation. It is the essence of spirituality, religion, idealism, self-sacrifice, resistance, and perseverance. It symbolizes the dignity and honor of the Iranian nation. The voluntary presence  of the  healthcare community, reflected the moral sense of  responsiblity, spirituality, and self-sacrifice. The dimensions of this all-encompassing, voluntary, historical and cultural-based presence, are briefly reviewed herein.

A review of authentic library resources, history interviews, and focus group discussions of the two-volume booklets "Getting to Know the Culture and Values of the Holy Defense" were the basis of the present study conducted from 1978-97.

At the onset and during  the war, the Healthcare Sector, participated and played a lasting epic self-sacrificing role. The dimensions of this presence are summarized in the twenty-chapter arranged 
first edition of the book "Introduction to the Culture and Values of the Holy Defense”, especially targeted mainly medical students.

The dignified and powerful presence of health professionals in the holy defense reflects the altruistic services rendered to the Iranian nation thus inspiring future generations.