Introduction

By means of the political, scientific and epidemiological changes, there have emerged new demands for care and the need to train professionals to play critical roles related to bioethical issues.

Objective

To identify the experiences of professionals who participated in an interdisciplinary panel discussion about the learning process in bioethics.

Methods

A descriptive study of a qualitative approach, using Bardin’s content analysis, thematic analysis mode.

Results and discussion

We interviewed 11 health and humanities professionals, participants in the debates held at a federal public university in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Two categories of analysis emerged from the reports: “the interdisciplinary debate as a tool for the learning process” and “perpexity in view of complex bioethical issues”. The professionals highlighted the relevance of the debate, as it supported a dialogue between theory and practice and the consideration of different backgrounds and opinions. They highlighted the need for spaces for reflection and discussion, considering the complexity of the issues.

Conclusion

The debate through interdisciplinary tables favors the teaching-learning process, offering support for the placement of professionals and conscientious decision-making regarding contemporary bioethical issues.

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