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[It is not an issue that basic science courses are vanishing from the medical curriculum]
1Maastricht UMC+, afd. Interne Geneeskunde.
Abstract:
There is some controversy regarding the role of and time devoted to so-called basic sciences in the medical curriculum. In this article, the author argues that nowadays basic sciences are a far less important element of the medical curriculum than in the past, and that in time they will likely be phased out completely. Arguments put forward are the changing role of the medical doctor, evidence that general clinical reasoning skills do not exist, and that the contrary assumption has led to havoc. He concludes that the removal of basic sciences from the medical curriculum will be substituted by teaching of consultation skills, psychology and guideline application.
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