Ethical dilemma of identity disclosure faced by medical students in clinical clerkships: A nationwide multicenter study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Medical students in China are currently facing a dilemma of whether to clarify their identity as students to patients. Further investigation is needed to support policy-making. The aim was to identify factors influencing medical students' decision on whether or not to clarify their identity to patients and to examine the effects of their decision.

Methods

The study was a cross-sectional nationwide multicenter survey consisting of 947 medical students. A self-designed questionnaire was composed of 19 structured questions investigating the present situation and participants' perception of the ethical dilemma surrounding medical student identity. The questionnaires were distributed randomly in teaching hospitals affiliated with 13 medical schools across China from Jun

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6040732 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature