Table 3.
Perceptions of Canadian medical students toward the CWC campaign
| Agree n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Importance of the CWC Campaign (n = 3,171) | |
| The CWC campaign is important to me | 2720 (85.8) |
| The CWC campaign is important to my classmates | 2033 (64.1) |
| It is important to implement CWC recommendations into my future practice | 2788 (87.9) |
| Negative Perceptions Toward the CWC Campaign (n = 2,990) | |
| The CWC campaign is a trend that will pass | 167 (5.6) |
| Applying CWC recommendations in practice could pose danger to patients | 276 (9.2) |
| CWC recommendations are just a tool to save resources in a strapped system | 541 (18.1) |
| I am worried that I will miss an important diagnosis by applying CWC recommendations | 937 (31.3) |
| It is unlikely that CWC recommendations will change physician practices | 259 (8.7) |
| CWC Campaign in Undergraduate Curriculum (n = 2,990) | |
| It is important to integrate CWC recommendations into pre-clerkship curriculum | 2587 (86.5) |
| It is important to integrate CWC recommendations into clerkship curriculum | 2503 (83.7) |
| My school has sufficiently integrated CWC principles into the pre-clerkship curriculum | 1406 (47.0) |
| My school has sufficiently integrated CWC principles into the clerkship curriculum | 735 *(63.5) |
| Workplace Culture in Medicine & the CWC Campaign (n = 2,990) | |
| The CWC recommendations are compatible with the workplace culture in medicine | 1691 (56.6) |
| Given the workplace culture in medicine, it is reasonable to expect physicians to apply CWC recommendations in clinical practice |
1837 (61.4) |
| The workplace culture in medicine places an ethical requirement of physicians to apply CWC recommendations in clinical practice |
1620 (54.2) |
| I believe that I can contribute to a workplace culture that incorporates CWC recommendations into routine practice |
2458 (82.2) |
| During home electives/placements/clerkship rotations, students can contribute to a workplace culture that upholds the core values of CWC |
439 (14.7) |
| My preceptor makes a decision misaligned with CWC Recommendations. My preceptor will complete an evaluation of me at the end of my clinical experience. In this context, I would likely address these concerns regarding RS with my preceptor | 1049 (35.1) |
| Student-Perceived Barriers to Addressing Misuse with Preceptors (n = 2,986) | |
| Respecting my preceptor’s choices | 2076 (69.5) |
| Assuming that my preceptor is more experienced and/or knowledgeable | 2581 (86.4) |
| Concern over evaluations | 1973 (66.0) |
| Won’t make a difference | 428 (14.3) |
| Concerned about my reputation | 933 (31.2) |
| Not a priority | 186 (6.2) |
| May cause patient harm | 577 (19.3) |
| Legal implications | 388 (13.0) |
| Other (n = 3,067) | |
| The inappropriate use of resources is one of the top 5 problems in medicine | 2213 (72.2) |
| If a preceptor demonstrated disinterest in CWC recommendations, it would negatively affect my perception of their professionalism | 1818 (59.3) |
*
Out of 1,157 clerkship students.