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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Arts and Humanities in Medicine

Background:

  • The General Medical Council introduced arts and humanities into the British medical curriculum in 1993.
  • This led to the development of 'medical humanities' modules in many medical schools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role and impact of medical humanities in medical education.
  • To identify the contributions and challenges associated with integrating humanities into medical training.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the integration of arts and humanities into the medical curriculum.
  • Review of the potential contributions of medical humanities to medical education.

Main Results:

  • Medical humanities can supplement ethics and communication training.
  • They offer an external critique of medical practice and support personal/professional development.
  • Practical issues include identifying qualified teachers and appropriate assessment strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Medical humanities offer valuable contributions to medical education, particularly in ethics, communication, and professional development.
  • Addressing challenges in staffing and assessment is crucial for effective implementation.
  • A notable trend is the increasing focus on academic research within medical humanities.