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Influence of medical and premedical education on important personal qualities of physicians.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  4014273     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Three interrelated personal qualities of physicians are believed important for sensitive patient care and optimal individual adjustment to the stresses of medical practice: maturity, social competence, and moderation in aggressive competitive (exaggerated "type A" behavior). Despite widespread recognition of the importance of these qualities by patients and physicians alike, they have commonly been neglected in favor of scientific and scholastic excellence in the selection process for medical schools. In addition, some aspects of premedical and medical education may actually have an adverse influence on these personal qualities of future physicians. More emphasis in premedical and medical education on the importance of physicians' noncognitive abilities, and more individualized feedback to students and residents on the interactions between their personal qualities and their success and happiness as physicians, are needed.
Authors:
J D McCue
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The American journal of medicine     Volume:  78     ISSN:  0002-9343     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Med.     Publication Date:  1985 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1985-08-02     Completed Date:  1985-08-02     Revised Date:  2000-12-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0267200     Medline TA:  Am J Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  985-91     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Education, Medical*
Physician-Patient Relations*
Social Responsibility
Type A Personality

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