The professional-patient relation in undergraduate courses: insertion and possibilities based on the curricular context

• Autor(a) principal: Nunes, Maria de Fátima
• Data de Publicação: 2008
• Outros Autores: Leles, Claudio Rodrigues, Ferreira, Naiara de Paula
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista da ABENO (Online)
• Texto Completo: https://revabeno.emnuvens.com.br/revabeno/article/view/1356
• topic: Interpersonal Relations. Dentist-Patient Relations. Professional-Patient Relations. Humanization of Assistance.; Relações Interpessoais. Relações Dentista-Paciente. Relações Profissional-Paciente. Humanização da Assistência.

According to the abilities and skills required by the Brazilian National Curriculum Guidelines for undergraduate dentistry programs, students should be able to effectively communicate with patients, health professionals and the public at large. Integrating experiences throughout academic life is essential for encouraging these interpersonal skills, including interactions between health personnel and patients. The aim of this documental study was to identify elements in the undergraduate curriculum matrix, and extension and research projects involving undergraduate students in the School of Dentistry of Goiás Federal University, which explicitly or implicitly incorporate aspects of professional-patient relationships in an individual and collective care context. It was observed that the issue of professional-patient relationships was included in 19 (31.7%) out of a total of 60 disciplines of the curriculum and 4 (57.1%) extension projects. Students have the opportunity to learn about theoretical aspects and practices related to interactions between dentists and patients throughout the curriculum. In contrast, although clinical disciplines have a close interaction with patients, the professional-patient relationship is not clearly documented in the curriculum.