Jill Thistlethwaite1, Frances Quirk, Rebecca Evans. 1. Warwick Medical School, Institute of Clinical Education, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom. j.e.thistlethwaite@warwick.ac.uk
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study explores the factors influencing students to seek medical help, and student perceptions in relation to student-doctor interactions with implications for health help-seeking behaviours. METHOD: Students were interviewed across year groups. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed and qualitatively analysed. RESULTS: We interviewed 22 students and identified common themes. CONCLUSION: Medical students reflect on issues related to seeking medical help, their choice of GP and the decision whether to divulge they are medical students.
BACKGROUND: This study explores the factors influencing students to seek medical help, and student perceptions in relation to student-doctor interactions with implications for health help-seeking behaviours. METHOD: Students were interviewed across year groups. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed and qualitatively analysed. RESULTS: We interviewed 22 students and identified common themes. CONCLUSION: Medical students reflect on issues related to seeking medical help, their choice of GP and the decision whether to divulge they are medical students.