Speaker Credentials
MBS student
Speaker Credentials
MS
College
College of Allopathic Medicine, MBS
Format
Poster
Start Date
November 2024
End Date
November 2024
Track
4
Abstract
KEYWORDS: Bioethics, ethical principles, autonomy, justice, beneficence and non-maleficence, medical education Objective: To create an understanding of theoretical and practical ethical awareness in clinical practices and interprofessional healthcare teams. Background: The need for ethical competencies in our pre-health majors has never been more critical and the intersection of ethical thinking and real-world dilemmas are often disconnected. Enhancing self-awareness of ethical principles helps foster empathy and resilience, which are critical for building compassionate patient relationships. Methods: In our study, we surveyed students in our Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) program interested in a variety of healthcare professions (N=55). Using a ten-question survey at the end of the course, we assessed the students understanding of the core ethical principles (autonomy, justice, beneficence and non-maleficence). Results: The data revealed it was evident the students had a clear understanding of navigating ethical challenges with integrity and emotional intelligence. Students indicated that they felt empowered to utilize the knowledge gained in their Bioethics course and respond to evolving issues they may encounter. Conclusion: Incorporating bioethics in medical education ensures that future healthcare professionals not only have the clinical expertise to treat patients, but also the ethical insights (autonomy, justice, beneficence and non-maleficence) to provide responsible care.
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Integrating Bioethics: Enhancing the Moral Compass of Future Healthcare Professionals
KEYWORDS: Bioethics, ethical principles, autonomy, justice, beneficence and non-maleficence, medical education Objective: To create an understanding of theoretical and practical ethical awareness in clinical practices and interprofessional healthcare teams. Background: The need for ethical competencies in our pre-health majors has never been more critical and the intersection of ethical thinking and real-world dilemmas are often disconnected. Enhancing self-awareness of ethical principles helps foster empathy and resilience, which are critical for building compassionate patient relationships. Methods: In our study, we surveyed students in our Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) program interested in a variety of healthcare professions (N=55). Using a ten-question survey at the end of the course, we assessed the students understanding of the core ethical principles (autonomy, justice, beneficence and non-maleficence). Results: The data revealed it was evident the students had a clear understanding of navigating ethical challenges with integrity and emotional intelligence. Students indicated that they felt empowered to utilize the knowledge gained in their Bioethics course and respond to evolving issues they may encounter. Conclusion: Incorporating bioethics in medical education ensures that future healthcare professionals not only have the clinical expertise to treat patients, but also the ethical insights (autonomy, justice, beneficence and non-maleficence) to provide responsible care.