Prima dat basisvakken verdwijnen uit de opleiding

Richard P. Koopmans

Prima dat basisvakken verdwijnen uit de opleiding

Translated title of the contribution: It is not an issue that basic science courses are vanishing from the medical curriculum

Richard P. Koopmans^*

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Abstract

There is some controversy regarding the role of and time devoted to so-called basic sciences in the medical curriculum. In this article, the author argues that nowadays basic sciences are a far less important element of the medical curriculum than in the past, and that in time they will likely be phased out completely. Arguments put forward are the changing role of the medical doctor, evidence that general clinical reasoning skills do not exist, and that the contrary assumption has led to havoc. He concludes that the removal of basic sciences from the medical curriculum will be substituted by teaching of consultation skills, psychology and guideline application.

Translated title of the contribution	It is not an issue that basic science courses are vanishing from the medical curriculum
Original language	Dutch
Article number	D3082
Journal	Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume	162
Issue number	39
Publication status	Published - 30 Aug 2018

Keywords

Clinical Competence
Communication
Curriculum
Education, Medical, Undergraduate
Humans
Physician-Patient Relations
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Psychology/education
Science/education

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