The attitude of Romanian medical trainees towards the eradication of H. pylori.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the knowledge of Romanian medical trainees regarding H. pylori infection and its management.


METHODS
A specialized questionnaire used in a US survey with similar purpose was distributed to 57 medical interns and residents. The questionnaire included 17 item concerning the testing and treatment of H. pylori infection as well as information sources.


RESULTS
Romanian medical interns and residents are generally well informed about diagnostic tests and therapeutic recommendations of national and international guidelines. However the decisions are not always appropriate, in respect to the on site practical possibilities.


CONCLUSIONS
Medical faculties should be satisfied with the knowledge of Romanian medical trainees regarding H. pylori infection. However, more emphasis should be given during postgraduate training to the development of practical skills in different specific cases
Dumitraşcu
Dan L
DL
3rd Medical Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Str. Croitorilor no. 19-21, 3400 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Popescu
M
M
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003657:Decision Making; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D016481:Helicobacter Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine / Q000592:standards; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008297:Male; D012383:Romania