ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study is to understand second-year medical students’ views on pedagogical practices related to the doctor-patient relationship administered under the subject of Medical Psychology at a public university in São Paulo from 2013-2015. A qualitative research project, the study focused on content analysis of narratives obtained from semi-structured interviews. Four categories emerged from the narratives: students’ perceptions; emotional repercussions; students’ expectations; and proposals for improving the pedagogical model adopted. Role-playing proved to serve as an instrument for experiencing emotions that were sometimes pleasant and sometimes unpleasant, but that could help prepare students for their future relationships with patients. Students preferred to discuss real-life instead of fictitious cases with the participation of trained doctors.
The Methods of Study; Humanization of Assistance; Health Communication; Medical Care