TEACHING MEDICAL ETHICS AND IMPACTS ON DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP

Abstract

Medical ethics is a set of norms guiding the conduct of healthcare professionals, promoting equity and accountability. This study analyzes the impact of teaching ethics in medical schools on the doctor-patient relationship, focusing on social media use. A qualitative-quantitative study was conducted with 167 medical students in Curitiba-PR. Results show that while 73.7% are aware of the Medical Ethics Code, only 20.4% understand Resolution CFM 1974/11. The gap between theory and practice highlights the need for more robust ethical training, particularly in the digital context. It is concluded that ethical training must be continuously updated to meet contemporary demands.