Knowledge of medical ethics and bioethics by medical students

Abstract

Are our medical students leaving college with the knowledge of medical ethics and bioethics necessary to practice the profession? How do they regard the discipline of bioethics? The purpose of this study is to answer these questions based on a study carried out with medical students from the first to the fifth year of University of Western Paraná, Francisco Beltrão campus. A questionnaire with 15 objective questions was applied, with space for dissertative comments. From the analysis of the results, we conclude that changes in the subject of medical ethics are necessary so that a more human and professional training can take place, which will prepare students to deal better with the dilemmas of the profession.