Mastering AETCOM
Attitude, Ethics, and Communication in Medical Education, 1st Edition
- 1st Edition - March 15, 2025
- Latest edition
- Authors: Ajay Kumar, Anu Sharma
- Language: English
The Textbook of AETCOM is a comprehensive book designed for all phases of MBBS students, medical and allied healthcare professionals. It covers essential topics like ethical… Read more
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The Textbook of AETCOM is a comprehensive book designed for all phases of MBBS students, medical and allied healthcare professionals. It covers essential topics like ethical principles, effective communication and the development of a professional attitude; these elements are necessary for providing the foundation for compassionate and responsible healthcare delivery across all phases of the medical field. The book aligns with the attitude, ethics, and communication (AETCOM) curriculum and syllabus as recommended by NMC for MBBS students.
Complete textbook of AETCOM for all phases of MBBS
Comprehensive coverage of all AETCOM competencies as per NMC guidelines
Scripted Role-Plays: Provides readily available scenarios for engaging AETCOM practice
Illustrates concepts with relatable case studies
Self-Assessment Tools: Includes exercises for personal introspection and growth such as reflective and
critique writing, solved short answer questions, multiple choice questions, solved clinical case studies,
and clinical cases for practice
Interactive Learning: Engages readers with activities to reinforce learning
Focus on Ethical Decision-Making: Offers frameworks for navigating complex ethical dilemmas
Appendix to set up AETCOM modules for various sessions
Integrates attitude, ethics, and communication for comprehensive personal and professional development
Comprehensive coverage of all AETCOM competencies as per NMC guidelines
Scripted Role-Plays: Provides readily available scenarios for engaging AETCOM practice
Illustrates concepts with relatable case studies
Self-Assessment Tools: Includes exercises for personal introspection and growth such as reflective and
critique writing, solved short answer questions, multiple choice questions, solved clinical case studies,
and clinical cases for practice
Interactive Learning: Engages readers with activities to reinforce learning
Focus on Ethical Decision-Making: Offers frameworks for navigating complex ethical dilemmas
Appendix to set up AETCOM modules for various sessions
Integrates attitude, ethics, and communication for comprehensive personal and professional development
SECTION 1 AETCOM PHASE I
Module 1.1 What Does It Mean to Be a Doctor?, 2
Module 1.2 What Does It Mean to Be a Patient?, 8
Module 1.3 The Doctor–Patient Relationship, 13
Module 1.4 The Foundations of
Communication – 1, 21
Module 1.5 The Cadaver as Our First Teacher, 28
SECTION 2 AETCOM PHASE II
Module 2.1 The Foundations of
Communication – 2, 38
Module 2.2 The Foundations of Bioethics, 45
Module 2.3 Healthcare as a Right, 52
Module 2.4 Working in a Healthcare Team, 59
Module 2.5 Bioethics Continued: Case Studies
on Patient Autonomy and
Decision-Making – 1, 64
Module 2.7 Bioethics Continued: Case
Studies on Autonomy and
Decision-Making – 3, 71
Module 2.8 What Does It Mean to Be a Family
Member of a Sick Patient?, 76
SECTION 3 AETCOM PHASE III (PART I)
Module 3.1 The Foundations of
Communication – 3, 84
Module 3.2 Case Studies in Bioethics:
Disclosure of Medical Errors, 88
Module 3.3 The Foundations of
Communication – 4, 93
Module 3.4 Case Studies in Bioethics:
Confi dentiality, 99
Module 3.5 Case Studies in Bioethics: Fiduciary
Duty, 103
Module 2.6 Bioethics Continued: Case
Studies on Autonomy and
Decision-Making – 2, 108
(As per the revised CBME curriculum, dated 12 September 2024,
Module 2.6 is now part of AETCOM Phase III (Part I))
SECTION 4 AETCOM PHASE III (PART II)
Module 4.1 The Foundations of
Communication – 5, 116
Module 4.2 Case Studies in Medico-Legal and
Ethical Situations – 1, 121
Module 4.3 Case Studies in Medico-Legal and
Ethical Situations – 2, 126
Module 4.4 Case Studies in Ethics Empathy and the
Doctor–Patient Relationship, 131
Module 4.5 Case Studies in Ethics: The Physician–
Industry Relationship, 138
Module 4.6 Case Studies in Ethics and the Doctor–
Industry Relationship, 143
Module 4.7 Case Studies in Ethics and Patient
Autonomy: Ethical Issues in Case
of Children, 149
Module 4.8 Dealing With Death, 154
Module 4.9 Medical Negligence, 161
Appendix 1 Anchoring Lecture, 167
Appendix 2 Interactive Lecture, 168
Appendix 3 Self-Directed Learning, 170
Appendix 4 Large Group Session, 172
Appendix 5 Interactive Discussion: A Key to Engaged
and Effective Learning, 174
Appendix 6 Small Group Session, 175
Appendix 7 Skill Lab Session, 177
Appendix 8 Case Resolution, 178
Appendix 9 Closure of Case, 180
Previous Years’ Questions
(University Examinations), 181
Index, 184
Module 1.1 What Does It Mean to Be a Doctor?, 2
Module 1.2 What Does It Mean to Be a Patient?, 8
Module 1.3 The Doctor–Patient Relationship, 13
Module 1.4 The Foundations of
Communication – 1, 21
Module 1.5 The Cadaver as Our First Teacher, 28
SECTION 2 AETCOM PHASE II
Module 2.1 The Foundations of
Communication – 2, 38
Module 2.2 The Foundations of Bioethics, 45
Module 2.3 Healthcare as a Right, 52
Module 2.4 Working in a Healthcare Team, 59
Module 2.5 Bioethics Continued: Case Studies
on Patient Autonomy and
Decision-Making – 1, 64
Module 2.7 Bioethics Continued: Case
Studies on Autonomy and
Decision-Making – 3, 71
Module 2.8 What Does It Mean to Be a Family
Member of a Sick Patient?, 76
SECTION 3 AETCOM PHASE III (PART I)
Module 3.1 The Foundations of
Communication – 3, 84
Module 3.2 Case Studies in Bioethics:
Disclosure of Medical Errors, 88
Module 3.3 The Foundations of
Communication – 4, 93
Module 3.4 Case Studies in Bioethics:
Confi dentiality, 99
Module 3.5 Case Studies in Bioethics: Fiduciary
Duty, 103
Module 2.6 Bioethics Continued: Case
Studies on Autonomy and
Decision-Making – 2, 108
(As per the revised CBME curriculum, dated 12 September 2024,
Module 2.6 is now part of AETCOM Phase III (Part I))
SECTION 4 AETCOM PHASE III (PART II)
Module 4.1 The Foundations of
Communication – 5, 116
Module 4.2 Case Studies in Medico-Legal and
Ethical Situations – 1, 121
Module 4.3 Case Studies in Medico-Legal and
Ethical Situations – 2, 126
Module 4.4 Case Studies in Ethics Empathy and the
Doctor–Patient Relationship, 131
Module 4.5 Case Studies in Ethics: The Physician–
Industry Relationship, 138
Module 4.6 Case Studies in Ethics and the Doctor–
Industry Relationship, 143
Module 4.7 Case Studies in Ethics and Patient
Autonomy: Ethical Issues in Case
of Children, 149
Module 4.8 Dealing With Death, 154
Module 4.9 Medical Negligence, 161
Appendix 1 Anchoring Lecture, 167
Appendix 2 Interactive Lecture, 168
Appendix 3 Self-Directed Learning, 170
Appendix 4 Large Group Session, 172
Appendix 5 Interactive Discussion: A Key to Engaged
and Effective Learning, 174
Appendix 6 Small Group Session, 175
Appendix 7 Skill Lab Session, 177
Appendix 8 Case Resolution, 178
Appendix 9 Closure of Case, 180
Previous Years’ Questions
(University Examinations), 181
Index, 184
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 15, 2025
- Language: English
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Ajay Kumar
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Anatomy, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana (Punjab)AS
Anu Sharma
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Anatomy, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana (Punjab)