Awareness of Medical Ethics among Undergraduate Students of Medical College in South Kolkata

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the awareness of medical ethics among 319 medical students in a medical college of West Bengal. A semi structuredquestionnaire that included questions on awareness of ethical principles and Medical Council of India code of Professional conduct, Etiquette and ethics was used. The data was analysed by descriptive statistical method. It was observed that MBBS undergraduate students didn’t have sufficient awareness on medical ethical principles and issues. There was no improvement in knowledge with seniority in medical college. The present study highlights the need of well-planned medical curriculum by multidisciplinary approach by different teaching modes to enhance cognitive, psychomotor and attitude towards medical ethics by trained teachers in subject of medical ethics.