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The Need for Mandatory Autopsy Teaching in Forensic Medicine for Medical Students

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dc.contributor.authorNurul Kharmila Abdullah
dc.contributor.authorNur Arina Ahmad
dc.contributor.authorShalinawati Binti Ramli
dc.contributor.authorNadiawati Abdul Razak
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-05T17:04:42Z
dc.date.available2024-09-05T17:04:42Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.date.submitted2024-8-31
dc.descriptionAutopsy and Case Reports (Autops Case Rep) Volume: 14
dc.description.abstractThe effectiveness of the autopsy as an educational tool in forensic medicine courses has been widely acknowledged, and medical students were expected to attend regularly. Nevertheless, the use of autopsies for teaching has dramatically declined in recent years and worldwide despite their high-value benefits. This study aims to understand the importance and relevance of attending autopsies during forensic teaching sessions and identify any challenges that may impede attendance. A self-administered online questionnaire that assesses the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to autopsies attendance was distributed to fourth-year medical students at the National Defence University of Malaysia and Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. A total of 99 respondents were involved in this study. Our findings indicate that most respondents (over 85%) demonstrated good knowledge of forensic medicine. Pearson's statistical test revealed a significant correlation between the knowledge and students' attitudes toward autopsy. This study demonstrates the need to strategically integrate autopsy attendance into medical curricula to encourage constructive attitudes and practices among medical students. Students gain the most benefits from frequently attending autopsies. Passionate educators can conduct preparatory sessions to set expectations and address concerns, encourage students to process their experiences, and reinforce learning outcomes in the mortuary setting. Mandatory autopsy teaching should be integrated into the curriculum to ensure medical students have the necessary skills and knowledge to become competent doctors.
dc.identifier.citationNurul Kharmila Abdullah, Nur Arina Ahmad, Shalinawati Binti Ramli, & Nadiawati Abdul Razak. (2024). The need for mandatory autopsy teaching in Forensic Medicine for medical students. Autopsy and Case Reports, 14, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.4322/acr.2024.509
dc.identifier.doi10.4322/acr.2024.509
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dc.identifier.urihttps://www.autopsyandcasereports.org/journal/autopsy/article/doi/10.4322/acr.2024.509
dc.identifier.urihttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/22406
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dc.identifier.volume14
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publishere Hospital Universitário of the Universidade de São Paulo (HU USP)
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dc.relation.issn2236-1960
dc.relation.journalAutopsy and Case Reports (Autops Case Rep)
dc.subjectautopsy
dc.subjecteducation
dc.subjectforensic medicine
dc.subjectundergraduate
dc.subjectteaching
dc.titleThe Need for Mandatory Autopsy Teaching in Forensic Medicine for Medical Students
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oairecerif.author.affiliationUniversiti Sains Islam Malaysia
oairecerif.author.affiliationUniversiti Sains Islam Malaysia
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