The Utility of Reflective Writing after a Palliative Care Experience: Can We Assess Medical Students Professionalism?

摘要

BackgroundMedical education leaders have called for a curriculum that proactively teaches knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for professional practice and have identified professionalism as a competency domain for medical students. Exposure to palliative care (PC), an often deeply moving clinical experience, is an optimal trigger for rich student reflection, and students' reflective writings can be explored for professional attitudes.