D2: Clinicians Should Conduct Research Regularly Flashcards
Affirmative opening statement
Clinicians must do research regularly to advance medical progress.
Opposition opening statement
Clinicians focus on patient care—research isn’t their responsibility.
What are the 3 affirmative arguments?
- Improves patient care and evidence-based practice.
- Advances medical knowledge.
- Improves healthcare performance.
What are the 3 opposition arguments?
- Not a clinician’s responsibility
- Time & resource constraints.
- Required expertise
Evidence for this affirmative argument:
Improves patient care and evidence-based practice.
“Resident involvement in scholarity activity contributes to high-grade patient care”
(No specific reference)
Evidence for this affirmative argument:
Advances medical knowledge.
(No specific reference)
Evidence for this affirmative argument:
Improves healthcare performance.
A study on the association between research engagement and improvements in healthcare performance showed that 86 out of 95 studies that met their criteria showed positive results on care processes and patient outcomes.
Evidence for this opposition argument:
Not a clinician’s responsibility.
• “Identifying and Managing Clinical Responsibility” → Clinicians = hands-on care only.
Clinicians must:
- ensure patient safety
- manage handovers effectively
- adhere to government standards
• WHO: Responsibilities of clinicians = high quality patient care AND apply evidence-based practice
Evidence for this opposition argument:
Time & resource constraints.
• “Multiple Goals and Time Constraints” → Clinicians are too busy
• “Health Professions Education Summit” → Lack of tools, support, and funding
Evidence for this opposition argument:
Require expertise
• “Awareness of Medical Professionals Regarding Research Ethics…” → Most clinicians lack training in research ethics/methods
Affirmative rebuttal for these arguments:
- Not a clinician’s responsibility
- Time and resources constraints
- Required expertise
Research boosts professional growth, job satisfaction, institutional reputation, and patient outcomes. Experience comes through collaboration and practice.
ACGME - “requires the ability to think critically, evaluate literature … and practice life-long learning “
CMA Code of Ethics and Professionalism - ما له شغل بالنقطه فما اقدر اشرحه
KFAS - to fund researches basically
Inputs from the following clinicians:
- Dr. Naser Salah Alnusif (orthopedic surgeon)
- Dr. Mualla (PT)
- Dr. Abdulhameed (PT)
Opposition rebuttals
Staying updated is enough—research takes too much time, and the KFAS process is long and uncertain.
CI’s opinion is that it can be encouraged but it shouldn’t be mandatory
Affirmative closing statement
Research is a duty, not a choice. It’s vital for progress, care, and the future of medicine.
Opposition closing statements
Research is helpful but shouldn’t be mandatory—only those with time and interest should do it.
How did the opposition define “Clinician”
WHO and AMA : Clinicians are individuals who provide hands-on care to patients.
They are distinguished from those in academic or research roles, as their primary focus is on patient care in a clinical setting
Which side used this law ?
Opposition side
