CURRENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BASIC CURRICULAR GOALS IN MEDICAL ETHICS

Bristol University

The document reviews the variability in medical ethics education and argues for a universal core curriculum. It proposes that ethics instruction should combine preclinical theoretical foundations with clinical application through case studies and small‑group discussions. Specific competencies such as informed consent, handling patient incompetence, confidentiality, and end‑of‑life communication are detailed. The recommendations emphasize the need for dedicated faculty training and institutional commitment to sustain ethics teaching throughout the medical program.