Dear Respondent,
This questionnaire is part of an academic research study investigating the necessity and rationale for making legal studies a compulsory course in medical education. Your responses will be used solely for statistical analysis and academic research, and all personal information you provide will be kept strictly confidential. Please answer each question honestly based on your own experience and genuine perspective. Thank you very much for your valuable time and contribution to this research.
1. What is your current role? A. Medical student (undergraduate) B. Medical student (postgraduate) C. Medical educator / faculty member D. Clinical practitioner (e.g., doctor, surgeon) E. Other healthcare professional
2. How long have you been engaged in medical study or clinical practice? A. Less than 1 year B. 1–3 years C. 4–6 years D. 7–10 years E. More than 10 years
3. Have you ever received formal legal education related to medicine? A. Yes, a complete, systematic course B. Yes, occasional lectures or training sessions C. No, never
4. How familiar are you with medical-related laws and regulations (e.g., laws on doctor-patient rights and obligations, medical malpractice, health law)? A. Very familiar
D. Not familiar at all
5. In your opinion, how important is legal knowledge for medical students and practicing clinicians? A. Extremely important
D. Not important at all
6. Do you agree that medical disputes and clinical risks are closely related to a lack of legal knowledge among healthcare professionals? A. Strongly agree
D. Strongly disagree
7. Do you support requiring all medical students to complete a compulsory course on medical law? A. Strongly support
D. Strongly oppose
8. If you SUPPORT (otherwise skip), what are your main reasons? (Select all that apply) A. Helps students master legal norms and regulate clinical behavior B. Effectively prevents and resolves medical disputes, reducing clinical risks C. Protects the legitimate rights and interests of both patients and healthcare providers D. Enhances the overall competence and professionalism of future doctors E. Aligns with the increasingly regulated legal environment of healthcare F. Other (please specify):
9. If you OPPOSE (otherwise skip), what are your main reasons? (Select all that apply) A. The existing medical curriculum is already too demanding B. Legal knowledge has limited practical use in daily medical study or work C. Such content can be learned through electives or self-study; a mandate is unnecessary D. The teaching quality or effectiveness of legal courses is difficult to ensure E. Other (please specify):
10. If legal studies were made compulsory, what proportion of total curriculum time do you think would be appropriate? A. Less than 5% B. 5%–10% C. 11%–15% D. 16%–20% E. More than 20%
11. Which legal topics should be included in a compulsory medical law course? (Select all that apply) A. Basic health laws and regulations B. Doctor-patient rights, obligations, and relationship law C. Medical malpractice and liability law D. Medical ethics and related legal norms E. Medical contracts and insurance law F. Prevention and management of medical disputes G. Other (please specify):
12. Which teaching formats would be most suitable? (Select all that apply) A. Traditional classroom lectures (theoretical) B. Case analysis and group discussions C. Simulated medical dispute resolution exercises D. Guest lectures by legal experts or judges E. Blended learning (online modules + in-person sessions) F. Other (please specify):
13. Should the compulsory course include a formal assessment (e.g., written exam, practical evaluation)? A. Very necessary
D. Completely unnecessary
14. Do you believe a compulsory legal course would help medical students develop legal awareness for clinical practice? A. Definitely yes
D. Definitely not
15. Would systematic legal training improve students' future ability to manage clinical legal risks? A. Greatly improve
D. No improvement at all
16. Overall, what impact do you think mandating legal studies would have on medical talent development? A. Extremely positive
D. Extremely negative
17. Do you have any additional suggestions or opinions regarding whether medical schools should require legal studies, or regarding the design of medical law courses?