Abstract
Knowledge of medical ethics and bioethics are fundamental for the correct performance of the medical professional. This study sought to understand and evaluate discussions about medical ethics and bioethics among students of a medical course via the application of a questionnaire. Most (89%) students consider the theme extremely important. For only 9.2% the approach to the theme was great, for 34.5% it was good, 34.5% considered it regular and 21.8% bad. They claim that the subject is best approached in practical activities or in discussions in small groups. This study concludes that the theme of medical ethics and bioethics was considered of high importance by almost all participants, and it is necessary to identify the parameters considered appropriate and to specify how the theme is understood by students to have an adequate approach in medical education.
Keywords:
Medical ethics; Bioethics; Medical undergraduate education; Medical students; Standards of medical practice