Confronting Mortality in the Anatomy Laboratory: Effects on Medical Students’ Sense of Purpose
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®
Published online on August 04, 2025
Abstract
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Fundamental to medical education, gross anatomy first introduces medical students to human mortality, often provoking stress. Sense of purpose, a key aspect of well-being, may serve as a protective factor. We studied students’ sense of purpose during an ...
Fundamental to medical education, gross anatomy first introduces medical students to human mortality, often provoking stress. Sense of purpose, a key aspect of well-being, may serve as a protective factor. We studied students’ sense of purpose during an ...