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Medical students' attitudes toward cancer

S Cooper, G Bean, R Alpert

Journal of Medical Education

|May 1, 1980

Summary

Medical students exhibit more negative attitudes toward cancer patients than toward chronically ill patients. This study highlights the need for improved medical education regarding cancer patient care.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Oncology
Psychology

Background:

Negative attitudes among healthcare professionals can impact patient care and outcomes.
Previous research suggests potential biases in how medical students perceive different patient groups.
Understanding these attitudes is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate whether medical students' attitudes toward cancer patients are more negative than toward chronically ill patients.
To quantify the extent of negative attitudes in the context of cancer patient care.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire assessing attitudes toward cancer patients was administered to 122 medical students.
Two versions of the questionnaire were used: one specific to cancer patients, the other to patients in general.
Statistical analysis was employed to compare attitudes between different patient groups.

Main Results:

Significant differences were observed in medical students' attitudes toward cancer patients compared to patients in general.
The study found evidence supporting the existence of negative attitudes in the treatment of cancer patients.
Attitudes toward cancer patients were found to be more negative than toward chronically ill patients.

Conclusions:

Medical students may hold more negative attitudes towards cancer patients than other patient groups.
These findings underscore the importance of addressing negative biases in medical training.
Recommendations for teaching modifications are discussed to improve care for cancer patients.

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