'I found myself a despicable being!': Medical students face disturbing moral dilemmas.
Diego Lima RibeiroMarcos CostaEsther HelmichDebbie A D C JaarsmaMarco Antonio Carvalho-FilhoPublished in: Medical education (2021)
Moral dilemmas are memorable, complex and emotionally intense experiences that impact the professional development of medical students. Understanding students' moral dilemmas can help educators to devise pedagogical activities to anticipate and reflect on these experiences. These activities should happen under the guidance of a non-judgemental facilitator, capable of listening and legitimating students' thoughts and feelings while providing insights to nurture their professional development.