Table 2 Question 18 “If humanities subjects were integrated into the course, should they be elective?”
From: The role of humanities in the medical curriculum: medical students’ perspectives
Answer | Themes | Quantity | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | Disinterest Unnecessary | 17 11 | “Not everyone has an interest or aptitude for humanities” “Forcing someone to do humanities benefits no one” |
No | Produce well-rounded doctors Humanities are important Too many people would opt out People need to do it | 3 8 11 4 | “Helps to be a well-rounded person and enable to be a better doctor” “They are as important as other compulsory subjects” “Optional teaching is generally badly attended” “The people who don’t want to do it need it most” |