Awareness of issues related to torture among medical students in Mauritius.
Indian J Med Ethics
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2007 Jul-Sep; 4(3): 131-2
Artículo
en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-53323
ABSTRACT
Torture in custody is a global problem. Many declarations and conventions by different agencies throughout the world have sought to address this issue. Health professionals are required to detect, treat, and rehabilitate victims of torture. In the last few years, medical personnel have emphasised their stand against the practice of torture. We surveyed 155 second- and third-year medical graduates in Mauritius to assess their knowledge of and attitudes towards torture. A majority of the students have a basic awareness and would like to learn more about torture as a human rights issue. However, more than 37 per cent of students were in favour of beating in custody. Torture could be reduced if the medical profession maintains high standards of practice and ethics. Medical education for the prevention of torture should be included in the undergraduate medical curriculum.
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Asunto principal:
Rol del Médico
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Estudiantes de Medicina
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Concienciación
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Humanos
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Actitud del Personal de Salud
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Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud
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Salud Global
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Competencia Clínica
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Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto
Tipo de estudio:
Guía de Práctica Clínica
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Investigación cualitativa
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Med Ethics
Asunto de la revista:
Ethics
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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