Perspect of Novice Medical Students on Medical Professionalism

Vidya KR; Deepa  CK; Nitin S  Kunnoor; Lohit K

doi:10.5455/njcm.20210621102413

Authors

Vidya KR Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Deepa CK Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, T. Begur
Nitin S Kunnoor Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi, Karnataka
Lohit K Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, T. Begur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/njcm.20210621102413

Keywords:

Medical education, Professionalism, Unprofessional behaviour, Professional misconduct, Humanities, Physician-Patient Relations

Abstract

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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