Knowledge and Attitude regarding Informed Consent among Medical Interns and Resident Doctors- A Questionnaire based Study

Authors

  • Afzal Haroon Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Author
  • Kashif Ali Senior Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, AMU, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/1pn51324

Keywords:

Informed Consent, Patients, Resident Doctors, Medical Interns

Abstract

Background- Informed consent is the process by which the treating health-care provider discloses appropriate information to the patient so that the patient may make a voluntary choice to accept or refuse treatment. It originates from the legal and ethical right the patient has to direct what happens to his/her body and from the ethical duty of the physician to involve the patient in his/her health care.

Material and Methods- This is a cross sectional questionnaire based study conducted among the Medical interns and Resident Doctors of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, A.M.U, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. A questionnaire was prepared consisting of multiple choice questions about Informed Consent. 100 individuals comprising of 50 males and 50 females participated in this study.

Results- In this cross sectional study, 100 medical interns and resident doctors comprising of 50 males and 50 females participated. The questionnaire consisted of multiple choice questions about the informed consent. 100% of participants knew what informed consent is and they also knew about the Consumer Protection Act. Only 80% of participants were aware that one copy of informed consent should be given to patient if asked for.

Conclusion- The informed consent promotes the rights of a patient as autonomous beings to ensure that they are treated with justice, beneficence, and respect. Neglecting its importance can lead to unethical behavior and the loss of patient’s rights.

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Published

18.03.2024

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ORIGINAL ARTICLES ~ Forensic Medicine

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