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Attitudes towards the content of general practice teaching
Medical Education
|September 1, 1976
Summary
Medical students and general practitioner tutors agree on key aspects of general practice teaching. Both groups value understanding the social context of illness and home-based patient discussions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- General Practice Training
Background:
- General practice teaching is crucial for training future physicians.
- Understanding student and tutor perspectives enhances curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate attitudes towards general practice teaching content.
- To identify areas of agreement between medical students and tutors.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted involving fifth-year medical students and their general practitioner tutors.
- Attitudes towards the content of general practice teaching were assessed.
Main Results:
- There was strong agreement between students and tutors on the importance of teaching content.
- Students prioritized the social aspects of illness.
- Both groups highlighted the value of home visits and case discussions.
Conclusions:
- The findings support the integration of social aspects of illness into general practice curricula.
- Home visits and case discussions are essential components of effective general practice training.
- This study informs the ongoing development of general practice education at Glasgow University.