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We aimed to assess patients\u2019 perspectives regarding medical students\u2019 involvement in their medical care. An observational, cross-sectional study was developed, and a questionnaire was applied randomly to patients waiting for a consultation\/admitted to three distinct departments: General Surgery, Obstetrics\/Gynaecology, and Infectious Diseases. Of the 77% interviewed patients who reported previous experiences with medical students, only 59% stated that they were asked for consent for their participation, and 28% stated that students had adequately introduced themselves. Patients from Gynaecology\/Obstetrics were the ones who reported lower rates of these practices and were also the ones who were most bothered by students\u2019 presence, stating that they would be more comfortable without the presence of medical students. Male patients received more explanations than female patients regarding the same matters. 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