Medical student experiences and perceptions of palliative care in a middle eastern country.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Teaching in palliative care (PC) is an important component of medical education. Yet, studies in many countries document a fragmented and inconsistent approach to PC teaching. The goal of this study is to assess PC education, experience, and comfort levels in providing end-of-life care in recently graduated medical students.

Methods

A survey was distributed to medical student applicants to residency programs at a large academic medical center in the United Arab Emirates. Descriptive statistics were used to tabulate variable frequencies.

Results

Of 226 surveys, 183 were completed (80.7% response). Over half of respondents (104/183, 56.8%) did not receive any formal PC education or training in medical school. General introduction to PC (64%), pain managemen

SUBMITTER: Ibrahim H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9108016 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature