Use of patients in professional medical examinations: current UK practice and the ethicolegal implications for medical education

摘要

Patients are widely, and increasingly, involved in UK medical education, both within and outside of traditional clinical settings The current medical climate emphasises the need for transparency and accountability towards patients Provision for patient care during assessments of students varies between UK medical schools, and all medical schools report that adverse events have occurred on these occasions Medical schools should ensure they have adequate systems in place for guiding staff and protecting patients involved in any aspects of medical education.