title: The quality and educational value of medical records--a survey of student opinion.
abstract: In July 1975 clinical students at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine were asked to complete a questionnaire, including questions on medical records. Full and accurate recording of clinical information was considered an important characteristic of the good physician, but less important for success as a medical student. Students felt they should be given more instruction on the writing of medical records and that teachers should pay more attention to students' notes. Review of students' notes is a valuable method of teaching clinical medicine; teachers can ensure that patients are the focus of learning and can encourage students to simulate real clinical practice.
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D008131:London; D008499:Medical Records; D013337:Students, Medical; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods