Friday, December 18, 2020

Choosing Wisely in Medical Education: A Qualitative Study of Student Attitudes and Exposure to the Concepts of Financial Costs Within the Health Care System

Steven Eagle
Israel

The cost of health care is unquestionably out of control. While the solution requires a multipronged approach, most interventions have targeted residents and attendings. This study took a qualitative approach to evaluating an interactive “Money in Medicine” curriculum for medical students. Students expressed that they had little exposure to the concepts of “Choosing Wisely” and the cost of individual tests. In addition, they recognized that knowing the costs of healthcare could affect their management decisions.