Medical ethics in surgical wards: knowledge, attitude and practice of surgical team members in Karachi

作者: B Shiraz , M Shahzad Shamim , A Ahmed

DOI: 10.20529/IJME.2005.048

关键词: Social responsibilitySurvey resultMedical ethicsEthical codeConfidentialityTrauma victimsMedicineSurgical teamFamily medicineMEDLINEGeneral Medicine

摘要: A survey was undertaken to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of medical ethics among surgical residents interns in three teaching hospitals Karachi, Pakistan. 101 out 120 completed responses were included study. Fifty-one respondents had heard about Code Ethics formulated by Pakistan Medical Dental Council. Forty-four read code. Seven no knowledge it. Forty-seven reported taking consent for procedures. Forty-two gave correct answers on questions confidentiality law pertaining trauma victims. Only 11 having been taught as students. Four did not feel need its at an undergraduate level. Doctors graduating within last 10 years fewer than those earlier. Knowledge application floors is extremely poor. The results support view that should be part curriculum.

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