Residents' attitudes to training in ethics in Canadian obstetrics and gynecology programs

摘要: Objective: To determine residents' attitudes toward their current training in ethics, including preferred learning format, time commitment, and the influences of personal background on views decision-making process. Method: All 203 residents from English-speaking Canadian obstetrics gynecology programs were mailed an 18-question, numerical-response questionnaire prestamped return envelopes. One hundred thirty-one (64.5%) responded (81 to first mailing 50 second). Results: The number hours residency program devoted ethical issues correlated positively with perception shaping (P =.015, r = 0.22). Of respondents, 44.7% case presentations as format 30.7% ranked seminars choice. Informal discussions rounds less popular, lectures considered least appropriate by 69.3%. When asked what most influenced process, 34.2% indicated family views, 17.1% undergraduate teaching, 15.4% religious background, 12.8% consulting staff, 11.1% training, 9.4% peer attitudes. Sixty-eight percent felt that ethics during should be increased; this may reflect response bias. A position conscience conflict was reported 28.9% residents. Conclusion: Findings survey support benefit more discussion programs, particularly use presentations.