Autopsy as a Teaching Methodology In Forensic Medicine: Students’ Perspective: Teaching Methodology In Forensic Medicine

Nida Yousaf; Shoukat Ali; Malik Adeel Anwar; Mazhar Murtaza; Hamna Malik; Khyzer Hayat Sukhera; Rumman Akram

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v6i4.2985

Authors

Nida Yousaf Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Rashid Latif Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
Shoukat Ali Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Rashid Latif Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
Malik Adeel Anwar Department of Oral Pathology, University College of Dentistry, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Mazhar Murtaza Department of Forensic Medicine, Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan, Pakistan
Hamna Malik Department of Forensic Medicine, Multan Medical and Dental College, Multan, Pakistan
Khyzer Hayat Sukhera Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Rashid Latif Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
Rumman Akram Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Jinnah Burn and Reconstructive Surgery Center, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v6i4.2985

Keywords:

Autopsy, Medical Education, Students Perspective, Teaching Methods

Abstract

Autopsy as a teaching tool has been historically accepted as a valued method for medical students but its usage has been reduced due to newer technologies being available. Objective: To assess the students opinions on autopsy as a learning tool and their views on alternative teaching methods. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted in 2024 at Rashid Latif Medical College. Prevalidated questionnaires were distributed among the third year MBBS students and participation was voluntary. 115 complete questionnaires were analyzed by SPSS version 22.0. Results: All participants demonstrated an understanding of autopsy and considered its significance in medical education as a learning tool. 36.52% and 47.83% of the students considered videos and printed materials respectively as viable alternatives. However, 80.87% of students agreed that medial students should observe more autopsies for better understanding and appreciate their role in forensic and clinical correlation. Conclusions: Although students are aware of the potential benefits of autopsy, there is still needed to further emphasize its importance in this modern medical training, Without firsthand exposure, future doctors may struggle to explain procedures that have never been witnessed

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