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Screenplays and Screenwriting as an Innovative Teaching Tool in Medical Ethics Education
Abbas Rattani1, Abdul-Hadi Kaakour2,3
1Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL, 60153, USA. arattani@luc.edu.
Abstract:
Innovation in ethics pedagogy has continued to evolve and incorporate other forms of storytelling aimed at improving student engagement and learning. The use of bioethics narratives in feature-length films, medical television shows, or short clips in the classroom has a well-established history. In parallel, screenplays present an opportunity for an active approach to ethical engagement. We argue that screenplays and screenwriting provide a rich supplement to current medical ethics teaching and serve as a strong form of reflective learning.
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