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Autonomy, problem-based learning, and the teaching of medical ethics

M Parker1

  • 1University of Queensland, Australia.

Journal of Medical Ethics
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Problem-based learning (PBL) is an effective method for teaching medical ethics. This approach aligns well with ethical inquiry and supports ongoing discussions about patient autonomy in medicine and medical education.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • Autonomy is a core principle influencing modern medical practice and education.
  • Medical education is evolving, with a growing emphasis on patient autonomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for problem-based learning (PBL) as a suitable method for teaching medical ethics.
  • To explore the compatibility of PBL with ethical inquiry and its role in defining autonomy.

Main Methods:

  • The study argues for the desirability of PBL in medical ethics education.
  • It highlights the alignment between PBL's learning processes and the nature of ethical inquiry.

Main Results:

  • PBL is a desirable pedagogical approach for medical ethics.
  • It facilitates a deeper understanding of autonomy within medical contexts.

Conclusions:

  • Problem-based learning (PBL) is highly compatible with the learning processes inherent in ethical inquiry.
  • PBL can foster critical reflection on the concept and application of autonomy in medicine and medical education.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics

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