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Religion in medicine

A briefing paper
October 2007

Religion in medicine has been discussed in the context of professional values and good clinical practice in medical education for a number of years.

This report presents the BMA’s key findings from a focus group and the medical students’ welfare survey 2006 report on the impact of religion on students educational opportunities.

The report concludes that generally participants in both the survey and focus group reported that although their religious beliefs and practices impacted on their medical education to some degree, this was not detrimental. However, the value of accessible support and advice was highlighted as being crucial. Raising awareness of established support and services available and disseminating information about medical school religious policies is important if students from all religious and cultural backgrounds are to be appropriately supported at medical school.

Download the briefing paper in PDF format using the link on the right.