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Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum
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Published on: August 5, 2020

Improving ethics education during residency training.

David Alfandre1, Rosamond Rhodes

  • 1Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA. david.alfandre@mountsinai.org

Medical Teacher
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Medical residents benefit from a structured, systematic approach to resolving complex clinical ethical dilemmas. This method enhances their confidence and professionalism in patient care.

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Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum
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Published on: August 5, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Bioethics
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Inpatient trainees encounter challenges in evaluating and managing clinical ethical dilemmas.
  • There is a need for structured educational interventions to address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a program for medical residents focused on a systematic approach to resolving clinical ethical dilemmas.
  • To enhance residents' conceptual understanding and practical skills in medical ethics.

Main Methods:

  • Monthly case conferences were conducted for residents.
  • An 8-step systematic approach to resolving ethical dilemmas was taught.
  • Learner feedback was collected on the approach's utility and applicability.

Main Results:

  • The systematic approach was found to be highly applicable by the majority of residents.
  • Residents reported the approach was helpful in clinical decision-making and patient/family interactions.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach significantly aids residents in managing clinical ethical dilemmas.
  • This structured method fosters confidence, transparency, and professionalism in addressing ethical issues.