Perspect of Novice Medical Students on Medical Professionalism
| Autor: | Vidya KR, Deepa CK, Nitin S Kunnoor, Lohit K |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | National Journal of Community Medicine, Vol 12, Iss 07 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0976-3325 2229-6816 |
| DOI: | 10.5455/njcm.20210621102413 |
| Popis: | Introduction: Professionalism should be developed as a student in the medical profession and hence we conducted this study to determine the perspectives of newly joined medical students on medical professionalism. Methods: This was a cross sectional study among the novice medical students at a tertiary care medical college in Bangalore. The data regarding their perspect on the aspects of medical professionalism, descriptors of unprofessional behaviour themes were collected using a questionnaire of 35 items completed within 1 week time. Results: Out of 300, 225 (75%) students responded with mixed responses for different situations. Almost all the students were punctual to class, with 93% try to finish assignments before time. Compromise with quality and giving false excuses for unfinished works was reported in 36.8% and 33% students respectively. Learning as top priority than patients’ comfort was reported among 17.8%. Giving work proxy was reported among 21% and 5% feel that personality development does not influence their profession and need not be a lifelong learner. Conclusion: A multidimensional approach has to be developed with time-to-time assessment of knowledge and attitude of medical students and physicians about medical professionalism before comprehending influences and interventions on medical professionalism. |
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