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  • Medical Education
  • Bioethics
  • Sociology of Medicine

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  • Medical oaths and ethical codes are fundamental to physician professional conduct.
  • This study analyzes ethical codes from the Medical School for International Health (MSIH) from 2007-2022.
  • It builds upon previous research on student-generated ethical codes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate temporal changes in ethical principles emphasized by MSIH students.
  • To compare current ethical code trends with those of previous student cohorts.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of MSIH student ethical codes from 2007-2022.
  • Utilized Baker's framework, focusing on the code of duties to patients.
  • Employed quantitative analysis to track the prevalence of specific ethical principles.

Main Results:

  • Increased emphasis on 'respect for patients' and 'cultural competence/sensitivity'.
  • Decreased mention of traditional values like 'benevolence' and 'honesty'.
  • Emergence of 'patient autonomy' and 'cultural competence' themes, indicating a move towards patient-centered care and justice.

Conclusions:

  • MSIH student ethical codes demonstrate an evolution towards prioritizing patient respect and cultural competence.
  • Findings suggest a maturation in medical students' ethical perspectives.
  • Gaps exist in addressing contemporary ethical challenges, such as artificial intelligence in healthcare.