Problems in the Introduction of Clinical Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- VernacularTitle:産婦人科クリニカル・クラークシップの導入とその問題点
- Author:
Nagayasu TOYODA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
clinical clerkship;
obstetrics and gynecology;
vaginal examination;
delivery;
informed consent
- From:Medical Education
2000;31(1):7-15
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
To clarify the problems in the introduction of clinical clerkship in obstetrics and gynecology, inquiries were sent to medical schools in Japan. Most schools offer traditional types of clinical education, in which students participate little in clinical works, such as clerkships. Informed consent was usually not obtained when students worked with doctors doing vaginal examinations or vaginal deliveries. Even fewer schools thought that students need to perform vaginal examinations. At many schools are short of cases for students to experience deliveries. With traditional clinical education, students may have fewer and fewer chances to perform gynecologic examinations. We suggest that introduction of clinical clerkships should be considered in obstetrics and gynecology.
