Are "tomorrow's doctors" honest? Questionnaire study exploring medical students' attitudes and reported behaviour on academic misconduct
Year: 2001
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Are "tomorrow's doctors" honest?Questionnaire study exploring medical students' attitudes and reported behaviour on academic misconduct S C Rennie, J R Crosby Honesty and integrity are key characteristics expected of a doctor, although academic misconduct among medical students is not new. 1 A survey of 428 American students in 1980 found that 58% reported cheating during medical school.2 We assessed students' attitudes and behaviours on "cheating" and aimed to raise awareness of academic misconduct.
Source: BMJ
Author: S C Rennie
Institutions: University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Safety Research
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2013875809