Table 2 Distribution of the 140 Medical Students Regarding their views on other Issues relevant to their need for Medical Ethics (ME) Education
| Issue | Response | Number | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME should be taught formally to medical students |
Yes No Not sure |
137 2 1 |
97.9 1.4 0.7 |
| ME should be a mandatory course and be assessed |
Yes No Not sure |
123 11 6 |
87.9 7.9 4.3 |
| Best time to introduce the ME course |
1st session 2nd MB class 3rd MB class 4th MB class 5th MB class Not sure |
3 14 31 23 11 55 |
2.2 10.2 22.6 16.8 8 40.1 |
| Duration of ME teaching needed |
<one year One year >one year Continuous Not sure |
22 16 29 41 32 |
15.7 11.4 20.7 29.3 22.9 |
| The most important quality in ME teachers |
Character Competence Any of the 2 Others Not sure |
97 18 11 2 12 |
69.3 12.9 7.9 1.4 8.6 |
| ME is best taught by medical doctors |
Yes No Not sure |
129 2 9 |
92.1 1.4 6.4 |
| ME is important for professional practice |
Yes No Not sure |
132 6 2 |
94.3 4.3 1.4 |
| ME is just ‘common sense’ |
Yes No Not sure |
41 85 14 |
29.3 60.7 10 |
| Every student should be interested in ME |
Yes No Not sure |
130 7 3 |
92.9 5 2.1 |
