An Initial Study on the Ethical and Moral Standards of Geriatrics Clinical Instructors Construction

Abstract

Objective With the accelerating aging of the global population, the geriatrics has garnered significant attention in recent years. Geriatrics clinical specialty medical students represent a crucial talent pool for this field. Consequently, there is an increased emphasis on cultivating new clinical medical talents in geriatrics. The role of clinical instructors in medical schools extends beyond imparting medical knowledge; it encompasses the development of students' clinical reasoning and the shaping of their worldview, life perspective, and values. This paper reviews the current status of the moral and ethical framework within geriatric clinical practice at medical colleges and universities. It offers recommendations based on the unique characteristics and critical importance of this framework, aiming to cultivate well-rounded geriatric medicine professionals suited to meet the demands of an aging society in China.

Keywords

• geriatrics
• clinical instructors
• teacher’s ethics and morale