Recent writings on the narcissistic characteristics of American culture have alluded to ubiquitous attitudes and behaviors best described as entitlement. The authors review some of this work and note its impact on the education and practice of medicine as well its usefulness in better understanding increasing faculty complaints about so-called student irresponsibility. Dysfunctional student-teacher relationships are examined, and strategies of intervention are suggested with particular attention given to faculty role modelling.
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