The teaching of bioethics and palliative care in brazilian medical schools

Abstract

This paper aims to assess the current status of the teaching of Bioethics and Palliative Care in Brazilian medical schools. The link between the teaching of bioethics and palliative care has been neglected by investigation in the healthcare field. The professionals responsible for the development of curricula do not seem to be concerned about knowledge on these topics and the training of professionals to meet the needs of the emerging field of bioethics, with a focus on palliative care.

Bioethics; Palliative Care; Medical Education; Teaching