A survey of one medical school's freshmen, internal medicine residents, and full-time faculty asked for opinions concerning (1) the value of trying to modify patients' health-related behaviors in 22 areas and (2) their own preparedness to counsel patients in those areas. (MSE)

Some of the programs in general internal medicine are now reaching the point at which surveys of graduates can help assess program strengths and weaknesses. A survey of graduates from the University of Colorado School of Medicine is described. (MLW)

A study to assess the impact of laboratory courses in medical school on subsequent University of Iowa house staff test use, and to assess the influence of attitudinal factors on test use patterns is reported. Physician preferences for style, format, and timing of laboratory training sessions are examined. (MSE)

The differences between graduates who were in different curricula at Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine were identified. Physicians from the four-year curriculum plan indicated they believed they were more adequately taught than those in the subsequent three-year curriculum plan. (Author/MLW)

A survey of attitudes toward cancer held by faculty and house staff physicians in a teaching hospital is described. Data indicate significant differences between the perceptions of faculty and house staff members as to their counterpart's approach to cancer. Improved interpersonal communication is suggested for improving cancer education.…

The doctor-patient relationship is one which medical educators are presently stressing due to the criticism that modern doctors are impersonal and lack warmth. (HS)

Patient satisfaction with the attitudes and communication skills of first- and third-year medical students in a five-year program was found to be higher for the more advanced students and for women in general, and a weak positive correlation was found between patient and faculty assessments of the students. (MSE)

Two main objectives were set by the group of eight students and an instructor the exploration of feelings and attitudes by the student toward his own dying and death and an appreciation of what the experience of dying is like in order to facilitate the development of the student's sensitivity to the needs of the dying patient and his family.…

Practicing pediatricians were surveyed to assess their need for diabetes education programs. Pediatricians generally have fewer than five diabetic patients, see them less than every four months, prescribe single daily insulin injections, and do not include diatetic services in the treatment program. No adequate rationale for continuing education…

Patient management problems were found to be favorable methods of self-assessment by an overwhelming majority of practicing dermatologists and those in training, regardless of the type of practice or the number of years in practice. (LBH)

Patients can induce such intense emotions in physicians that these feelings can become a source of stress for the physician and interfere with patient care. Patient illnesses and conditions that caused dysphoria among three specialty groups of house officers were investigated. (Author/MLW)

The knowledge of and attitudes toward genetics of allopathic and osteopathic physicians of the Mid-Michigan area was studied. The type of degrees made no difference with respect to physicians' knowledge of genetics, while their specialties and years of graduation from medical school had a significant impact on their performances. (Author/MLW)

A questionnaire survey was sent to the 2,270 Iranian physicians in the United States in 1973 to determine intentions to return to Iran and reasons for not returning. Results from the 760 returns show the most frequently cited reasons for not returning were professional, particularly lack of medical facilities and equipment in Iran. (JT)

The firmly entrenched attitudes, standards and behavior of academic medicine will require substantial realignment if medical education is to participate effectively in hospital maintenance organizations (HMOs). (Author)

Clinical experiences in medical education offer more relevant experiences to students. (HS)