“I would do something if I could!”: experiences and reflections from ethics teachers on how to respond when hearing alarming cases from medical students

Table 2 Actual actions taken

Participants	Alarming cases	Actions
G001	Disrespectful to patients and violation of patients’ rights	Investigate further Personal approach
G007	Fraud and falsification of financial reports	Investigate further Pass information to the higher authority Collaborate with other units/departments Educate doctors through workshops/seminars
G007	Sexual harassment to medical students	Investigate further Pass information to the higher authority Personal approach
G015	Deception and violation of patients’ rights	Investigate further Collaborate with other units/departments
G015	Misconception leading to breaches in medical ethics	Conduct extensive study/research Educate doctors through workshops/seminars
G016	Abuse of power to medical students	Pass information to the higher authority Discuss openly in departmental forum/meeting

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