出版社：Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
摘要：Objective:This study explored the perceptions of medical students and medical school staff towards tattoos.Background: As tattooing continues to become more of a mainstream practice, and with the lack of clarity provided by the General Medical Council on the topic, research to inform policy makers at a national and local level is merited.Methods: A case study was implemented to facilitate the exploration of the perceptions of tattoos. Focus groups and semi-structured interviews were used for students and staff respectively for data collection. The results underwent thematic analysis according to Braun and Clarke’s guidance. Results: Medical students and medical school staff had broadly similar perceptions of tattoos. Four main themes were identified: the nature of tattoos, professionalism, freedom of expression and generational perceptions.
关键词：Tattoos; Healthcare; Medical students; Doctors
