A model for teaching ethics in a family practice residency

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Bioethics
• Family Medicine

Background:

• Effective physician training requires integrating ethical principles.
• Family medicine residencies need robust ethics curricula.
• Current ethics education models may lack practical integration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present an effective model for teaching medical ethics in family medicine.
• To enhance residents' ethical knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• To foster self-awareness of personal values in clinical decision-making.

Main Methods:

• A monthly one-hour noon conference format.
• Integration of didactic material with case studies.
• Focus on clarifying personal values and ethical principles.

Main Results:

• The model promotes self-awareness of value structures in decision-making.
• Resident participation is directly proportional to faculty support.
• The approach is deemed appropriate and consistent with family practice residency principles.

Conclusions:

• The described ethics teaching model is effective for family medicine residents.
• Fostering self-awareness is a key outcome of the program.
• Strong faculty involvement is essential for successful implementation.