Ethics teaching in medical school: the perception of medical students

Summary Background In times of a pandemic, morals and ethics take center stage. Due to the challenges of the pandemic and ongoing discussions about the end of life, student teaching demands might have changed. This study aimed to evaluate teaching ethics, law, and decision-making skills in medical e...

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Vydáno v:Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift Ročník 136; číslo 5-6; s. 129 - 136
Hlavní autoři: Faihs, Lorenz, Neumann-Opitz, Carla, Kainberger, Franz, Druml, Christiane
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: Vienna Springer Vienna 01.03.2024
Témata:
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
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Pneumology/Respiratory System
Ethics curriculum
COVID-19
Healthcare ethics
Ethics education
Medical ethics
ISSN:0043-5325, 1613-7671, 1613-7671
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Shrnutí:Summary Background In times of a pandemic, morals and ethics take center stage. Due to the challenges of the pandemic and ongoing discussions about the end of life, student teaching demands might have changed. This study aimed to evaluate teaching ethics, law, and decision-making skills in medical education via a survey to customize the curriculum to the students’ needs. Furthermore, gender differences were examined to determine gender equality in medical education. Methods The medical students at the Medical University of Vienna were requested to complete an anonymous online survey, providing feedback on the teaching of ethics, law, and decision-making skills. Results Our study showed the students’ strong demand for more teaching of ethics, law, and decision-making skills. Moreover, we found that students were afraid to encounter ethical and moral dilemmas. Gender differences could be found, with female students assessing their knowledge and the teaching as being more insufficient, resulting in greater fear of encountering ethical and moral dilemmas. Conclusion The fear of encountering ethical and moral dilemmas might be linked to medical students’ self-perceived insufficient legal knowledge. The education should guarantee gender equality in medical training and be customized to the students to provide the future doctors with the ethical and legal expertise to preserve the patient’s rights and protect their mental health.
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ISSN:0043-5325
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DOI:10.1007/s00508-022-02127-7