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    The transformation of a medical student to a practitioner with professional principles, attitude and conduct should begin from the first day of a medical college and it should be continued throughout. First year M.B.B.S curriculum includes the basic subjects of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry. Cadaveric dissection is a traditional method of teaching structural details of human body to medical students. Because of the problems related to the availablity of human cadavers,a shift towards grea

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    The transformation of a medical student to a practitioner with professional principles, attitude and conduct should begin from the first day of a medical college and it should be continued throughout. First year M.B.B.S curriculum includes the basic subjects of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry. Cadaveric dissection is a traditional method of teaching structural details of human body to medical students. Because of the problems related to the availablity of human cadavers,a shift towards grea

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    ISSN: 2320-5407 Int. J. Adv. Res.

    10(08), 733-735

    Journal Homepage: - www.journalijar.com

    Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/15228


    DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/15228

    RESEARCH ARTICLE
    IMPACT OF CADAVERIC OATH ON FIRST MBBS STUDENTS

    Dr. Archana Narasipuram


    Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad.
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....
    Manuscript Info Abstract
    ……………………. ………………………………………………………………
    Manuscript History The transformation of a medical student to a practitioner with
    Received: 18 June 2022 professional principles, attitude and conduct should begin from the first
    Final Accepted: 22 July 2022 day of a medical college and it should be continued throughout. First
    Published: August 2022 year M.B.B.S curriculum includes the basic subjects of Anatomy,
    Physiology and Biochemistry. Cadaveric dissection is a traditional
    Key words:-
    Questionnaire, cadaveric oath method of teaching structural details of human body to medical
    students. Because of the problems related to the availablity of human
    cadavers,a shift towards greater use of alternative modalities including
    virtual anatomy, plastination models, computer based imaging and non
    cadaveric models is in progress. Cadaveric dissection enables the
    students to appreciate the feel of human tissues. It also gives the three
    dimensional view of human structure. Cadaveric oath was first started
    in 2016 with the objective of sensitising the new medical students to
    respect cadaver as their first teacher. Medical students and physicians
    must demonstrate sensitivity, respect, compassion ,emotional support
    and empathy at all times to patients and their families. Hence cadavers
    are to be treated with respect and regarded as a first silent teacher of a
    medical student. So, to appreciate the altruistic behaviour of a
    cadaveric donor, taking cadaveric oath becomes essential. A cadaveric
    oath is a pledge which students recite on the opening day to respect the
    dignity and integrity of the human remains that they are about to work
    on. Undertaking an oath prior to cadaver dissection is one of the ways
    by which the basic elements of ethics can be introduced to the first year
    medical students. Cadaveric oath conveys us to appreciate the mortality
    of the cadaver. So, a study is done to know the impact of cadaveric oath
    on first MBBS students. Methods The present study was conducted in
    the department of anatomy at Apollo Medical College, Hyderabad. A
    Questionnaire related to importance and impact of cadaveric oath was
    prepared and distributed to 100 students in the first year (2019) who
    took Cadaveric Oath and to (100 students) who were not exposed to
    Cadaveric Oath. The results obtained were compared. Results: It is
    observed that those students who have taken cadaveric oath have
    shown great respect & change in the attitude towards Cadaver and
    started treating Cadaver as a first silent teacher. Conclusion: This study
    emphasizes the relevance and importance of Cadaveric Oath as a part
    of installing bioethics in todayÂ’ s age of medical technology.
    Copy Right, IJAR, 2022,. All rights reserved.

    Corresponding Author:- Dr. Archana Narasipuram 733


    Address:- Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Apollo Institute of Medical
    Sciences and Research, Hyderabad.
    ISSN: 2320-5407 Int. J. Adv. Res. 10(08), 733-735

    ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....
    Introduction:-
    The transformation of a medical student to a practitioner with professional principles, attitude and conduct should
    begin from the first day of a medical college and it should be continued throughout. Cadaveric dissection is a
    traditional method of teaching structural details of human body to medical students. Cadaveric dissection enables the
    students to appreciate the feel of human tissues. It also gives the three dimensional view of human structure1.
    Cadaveric oath was first started in 2016 with the objective of sensitising the new medical students to respect cadaver
    as their first teacher. Medical students and physicians must demonstrate sensitivity, respect, compassion, emotional
    support and empathy at all times to patients and their families. Hence cadavers are to be treated with respect and
    regarded as a first silent teacher of a medical student. So, to appreciate the altruistic behaviour of a cadaveric donor,
    taking cadaveric oath becomes essential2. A cadaveric oath is a pledge which students recite on the opening day to
    respect the dignity and integrity of the human remains that they are about to work on. Undertaking an oath prior to
    cadaver dissection is one of the ways by which the basic elements of ethics can be introduced to the first year
    medical students. Cadaveric oath conveys us to appreciate the mortality of the cadaver. So, a study is done to know
    the impact of cadaveric oath on first MBBS students.

    Aims And Objectives:-


    To study the impact of cadaveric oath on first M.B.B.S students

    Methods:-
    The present study was conducted in the department of anatomy at Apollo Medical College, Hyderabad. A
    Questionnaire related to importance and impact of cadaveric oath was prepared and distributed to 100 students in the
    first year (2019) who took Cadaveric Oath and to (100 students) who were not exposed to Cadaveric Oath. The
    results obtained were compared.

    Results:-
    It is observed that those students who have taken cadaveric oath have shown great respect & change in the attitude
    towards Cadaver and started treating Cadaver as a first silent teacher.

    Percentage
    95 95
    100 87 90 90
    77 80 77
    80 70

    60
    35
    40

    20 13 10

    Foundation Step For Bioethics Historic Relic


    Ethical Necessity Educational
    Stimulate Affective Domain Influence Professionalism
    Need Of Cadavers Enlighted About The Cadaver
    Binds Scince And Humanity Influence The Attitud Towards Research
    Motivate To Donate Body Highest Sacrifice Made By Aperson

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    Conclusion:-
    This study emphasizes the relevance and importance of Cadaveric Oath as a part of installing bioethics in today’s
    age of medical technology.

    Acknowledgment:-
    I thank the students of Apollo Medical college for their participation, cooperation, in conducting the study. I thank
    Dean, HOD, my senior colleagues and non teaching staff for their support.

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