Petersdorf R G, Feinstein A R
JAMA. 1981 Mar 6;245(9):943-50.
Chairpersons of departments of medicine, pediatrics, and family medicine were sent a questionnaire to determine their experience with, and attitude toward, medical sociology. The results showed that between 40% and 50% of medical students are taught medical sociology during their preclinical years, usually by several departments. Formal instruction was far less common during clinical clerkships and house staff training, although topics dealing with medical sociology were occasionally the subject of grand rounds. The commitment to teaching medical sociology was greatest in departments of family medicine, and least in departments of medicine, with departments of pediatrics occupying an intermediate position. A similar gradient was evident in commitment of departmental resources and enthusiasm for the subject. In general, departments of medicine held a negative attitude toward medical sociology, while departments of family medicine thought the subject was important and worthwhile.
医学、儿科学和家庭医学系主任收到了一份调查问卷，以确定他们在医学社会学方面的经验和态度。结果显示，40%至50%的医学生在临床前阶段接受医学社会学教育，通常由多个系授课。在临床实习和住院医师培训期间，正式教学则远没有那么普遍，尽管涉及医学社会学的主题偶尔会成为大查房的内容。家庭医学系对医学社会学教学的投入最大，医学系最小，儿科学系处于中间位置。在部门资源投入和对该学科的热情方面也存在类似的梯度。总体而言，医学系对医学社会学持负面态度，而家庭医学系认为该学科很重要且值得研究。
