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Medical students' perceptions of their ethics teaching.

Carolyn Johnston1, Peter Haughton

  • 1King's College London, Department of General Practice and Primary Care, 5 Lambeth Walk, London SE11 6SP, UK. carolyn.johnston@kcl.ac.uk

Journal of Medical Ethics
|July 3, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Medical students at King's College London School of Medicine perceive ethics education differently. Their views offer insights into the value and engagement with ethics and law studies.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Bioethics
  • Legal Medicine

Background:

  • Recent reviews have examined ethics teaching in UK medical schools from educators' viewpoints.
  • Student perspectives on medical ethics education are crucial for curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate medical undergraduates' perceptions of ethics education.
  • To understand students' views on the value of learning ethics and law.
  • To assess student engagement with the subject of medical ethics.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was administered to medical undergraduates.
  • The survey targeted students at King's College London School of Medicine.

Main Results:

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  • The study provides insights into student perceptions of ethics education.
  • Findings highlight how students value the learning of ethics and law.
  • Student engagement levels with the subject were also assessed.

    • Conclusions:

    • Student feedback is vital for enhancing the teaching of ethics and law in medical schools.
    • Understanding student perceptions can inform future curriculum design and teaching strategies.