Study on knowledge and awareness on medical ethics and infamous conduct among medical students in a Medical college, Hyderabad.

Authors

  • K Srinivasulu Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Telangana.
  • Prodduku Aarti Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Telangana.
  • Pokar Nikhil Patel Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.
  • Meghana Anivilla Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.
  • Anumula Gouthami Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.
  • S Sri Sai Praneetha Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.
  • Enukonda Shriya Reddy Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/2qdstg12

Keywords:

Medical ethics, Infamous conduct, Medical students.

Abstract

This cross-sectional study aims to assess the knowledge and awareness of medical ethics, as well as infamous conduct, among medical students at a medical college in Hyderabad, Telangana, in light of advancements in medicine and research. The study group consisted of 150 participants, including 35 undergraduate medical students, 66 internees, and 49 postgraduate medical students. After obtaining informed consent, participants were evaluated using a pre-structured questionnaire, with their responses graded accordingly. The data were analyzed using MS Excel.

The results revealed a significant lack of knowledge and awareness regarding infamous conduct among medical students, including internees and postgraduates. However, internees demonstrated a better understanding of the basic principles of medical ethics compared to postgraduate students, who exhibited notably poor knowledge levels. The study highlights the urgent need for stricter curriculum implementation, continued medical education programs, and workshops to enhance the standards of medical ethics education

Author Biographies

  • K Srinivasulu, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Telangana.

    Professor and HOD. Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Telangana.

  • Prodduku Aarti, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Telangana.

    Internee, Department of Forensic medicine and toxicology, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

  • Pokar Nikhil Patel, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

    Internee, Department of Forensic medicine and toxicology, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

  • Meghana Anivilla, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

    Student of 2nd MBBS, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

  • Anumula Gouthami, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

    Student of 2nd MBBS, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

  • S Sri Sai Praneetha, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

    Student of 2nd MBBS, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

  • Enukonda Shriya Reddy, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

    Student of 2nd MBBS, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Hyderabad, Telangana.

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Published

2025-03-28

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Vol. 19 No. 2 (2025): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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Study on knowledge and awareness on medical ethics and infamous conduct among medical students in a Medical college, Hyderabad. (2025). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 19(2), 61-66. https://doi.org/10.37506/2qdstg12