Modification of Medical Student Perceptions of the Cancer Experience.

Cassileth, Barrie R.; Egan, Thomas A.

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Publication Date: 1979-Oct

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Modification of Medical Student Perceptions of the Cancer Experience.

Cassileth, Barrie R.; Egan, Thomas A.

Journal of Medical Education, v54 n10 p797-802 Oct 1979

Social, cultural, economic, psychological, and interpersonal dimensions of cancer and cancer patient management were addressed in an elective course conducted at the University of Pennsylvania. Student attitudes toward the disease were tested before and after taking the course. Significant attitudinal shifts, new insights, and new skills resulted from the course. (Author/JMD)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Cancer, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Elective Courses, Emotional Response, Empathy, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Interpersonal Competence, Medical Education, Medical Students, Patients, Physician Patient Relationship, Student Attitudes

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Language: English

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