Study on knowledge and awareness on medical ethics and infamous conduct among medical students in a Medical college, Hyderabad.

This cross-sectional study aims to assess the knowledge and awareness of medical ethics, as well as infamous conduct, among medical students at a medical college in Hyderabad, Telangana, in light of advancements in medicine and research. The study group consisted of 150 participants, including 35 undergraduate medical students, 66 internees, and 49 postgraduate medical students. After obtaining informed consent, participants were evaluated using a pre-structured questionnaire, with their responses graded accordingly. The data were analyzed using MS Excel. The results revealed a significant lack of knowledge and awareness regarding infamous conduct among medical students, including internees and postgraduates. However, internees demonstrated a better understanding of the basic principles of medical ethics compared to postgraduate students, who exhibited notably poor knowledge levels. The study highlights the urgent need for stricter curriculum implementation, continued medical education programs, and workshops to enhance the standards of medical ethics education