Abstract
Medical ethics teaching was surveyed at American medical schools. Of 107 schools that responded, 97 indicated some kind of medical ethics teaching. This included, however, 19 schools where teaching was only by discussion of ethical issues in courses not primarily identified as ethics courses. Fifty-six institutions (up from 17 in 1972) reported that they conducted special conferences, lectures, or seminars on issues in medical ethics. Specific medical ethics electives were offered in 47 schools; some kind of required course existed at six institutions. The number of faculties with major commitments to medical ethics teaching increased approximately 50% (from 19 to 31). Several schools now have departments or interdepartmental teaching programs with formal structure and permanent staff.
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