The goal is to analyze the level of legal training of Kazan State Medical University students in matters of possible criminal liability (CL) due to medical malpractice.
Methods. For the period from January 1, 2018, to March 30, 2018, we surveyed 426 students of Kazan State Medical University. In the questionnaire, we used Russian legislation, the materials of forensic medicine, open investigative, and forensic practice. Among the questioned: first-year students - 122(28.6%), second - 51(12%), third - 63(14.8%), fourth - 58(13.6%), fifth - 68(16%) sixth - 64(15%).
Results. 272(64%) consider that there has to be no CLfor medical workers. 392(92%) students do not know what Criminal Code articles used to prosecute medical workers. Possible CLscares from practice 204(48%) students. 342(80%) respondents noted that the study of medical errors cases would reduce their number in future practice.
We introduced a new educational project, Medica Law Clinic at the KSMU Forensic Medicine Department. Its goal is to increse the legal and professional training of students through a comprehensive analysis of criminal medical cases. The work presents the personal experience of eight educational events.
Conclusions. There is a need to increase the level of legal training of students of medical universities in criminal matters. A comprehensive analysis of criminal medical cases is a progressive pedagogical format that has proven itself in the Republic of Tatarstan.