The autopsy in modern undergraduate medical education: a qualitative study of uses and curriculum considerations

摘要: Aim Medical education has undergone dramatic changes over the past decade. In UK, General Council (GMC), driving force behind curriculum reform, now requires curricula to be founded on a base of educational theory and research. This qualitative study investigated roles autopsy within context modern medical curriculum. Methods Using phenomenological methodology, non-representative theoretical sample was selected include educators with wide range teaching experience responsibilities disparate views both for against autopsy. Semistructured, taperecorded interviews were undertaken investigate Anonymised interview transcripts subjected themed content analysis. Results Theoretical saturation reached after 9 interviews. No new themes added by further 5 All polythematic. all, 43 identified. addition confirming overt uses reported in previous studies, identified issues design development, impact hidden curriculum, disadvantages alternatives Conclusions Educators continue perceive as having multifactorial role providing doctors tomorrow appropriate knowledge attitudes needed practice medicine 21st century.