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Volume-13 Number-1, 2026 / Review Article

Effectiveness of Attitude, Ethics, and Communication oriented Pharmacology Training in improving Ethical Clinical decision-making among MBBS Students

Author:
Madhulika Tiwari
King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India - 226003
Fagni Garg
Mahatma Vidur Government Medical College, Bijnor, UP, India - 246731
Fatima Rani
King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India - 226003
Rahul Kumar Soni
King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India - 226003
Pooja Awasthi
King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India - 226003
Shoebul Haque
Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Era University, Lucknow, UP, India - 226003
Abstract:
Introduction: Competency-Based Medical Education has introduced the Attitude, Ethics, and Communication (AETCOM) curriculum in India to strengthen ethical reasoning, professionalism, and communication skills among undergraduate medical students. It emphasises the development of attitudes, ethics, and effective communication skills necessary for competent, compassionate healthcare professionals.
Objective: This study is done to assess the impact of AETCOM training on attitude, ethical awareness and communication skills among MBBS students
Importance of AETCOM: Available evidence suggests that AETCOM-oriented teaching improves all the above-stated domains, especially when learner-centred and experiential methods such as case-based discussions, role play, simulated patients, and reflective writing are used. Objective assessments show gains in ethical reasoning and communication skills during the second phase of MBBS training.
Conclusion: However, most studies rely on short-term and perception-based outcomes, with limited evaluation of real-world ethical decision-making. Integrating AETCOM principles into pharmacology teaching may support ethically sound prescribing practices, though further longitudinal and discipline-specific research is needed.
 
Keywords:
AETCOM, competency-based medical education, ethical clinical decision-making, communication skills, pharmacology education

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