Doctors' knowledge of patients' rights at King Fahd Hospital of the University

Al-Muammar, Sarah A; Gari, Danya

doi:10.4103/jfcm.jfcm_97_16

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“…Moreover, Dabbagh et al [ 24 ] studied knowledge about the patients’ bill of rights among a sample of visitors; 85% of them were students of medical sciences, which showed students’ limited knowledge regarding the existence of the Saudi Patients’ Bill of Rights and its contents. Other studies conducted among patients and healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia showed inadequate knowledge about the patient’s bill of rights among primary healthcare clinics [ 10 ] and recipients of health services in Saudi Arabia [ 18 ]. The differences among studies might be related to the differences in the level of education, experience, and responsibility between students and providers or recipients of care.…”

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“…The questionnaire used in this study was used previously in Saudi studies and was indicated to be valid and reliable in the Saudi context. Two consultants in medical ethics confirmed its validity [ 10 , 22 ]. However, we tested it for content validity by five academic experts who proved it a valid tool.…”

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“…Despite the fact that patients' bills of rights are critical to an efficient healthcare system and quality nursing care, little research has been conducted in Saudi Arabia to assess nursing students' knowledge of patients' bills, and few researchers have assessed it among patients [18][19][20][21] and doctors [10] only, with no focus on nurses or nursing students. Instead, research gave interest in physicians' knowledge about patients' bills of rights, as if indicating that only doctors should know this and advocate for these rights.…”

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“…The bill mandates that patients be given the option to change or refuse their treatments and that they be made aware of any potential risks. The bill also requires that patients receiving care in the private sector be informed of their treatment’s total cost in advance and that they not be subjected to any medical management without their informed consent [ 9 , 10 ].…”

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Knowledge of the Patients’ Bill of Rights and Influencing Factors Among University Nursing Students

Syed¹,

Hashish²,

Bajamal³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background Nursing students, the future nursing workforce, are expected to be exposed to ethically challenging situations in their workplaces, and they must be knowledgeable about patients’ rights to provide holistic care. However, limited research was cited on the knowledge of nursing students regarding the Bill of Rights and the factors influencing their knowledge. Purpose This study aimed to assess nursing students’ knowledge of the patients’ bill of rights and determine what factors influence this knowledge in Saudi Arabia. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional research study was conducted with a convenience sample of nursing students (N = 210) in a Saudi nursing college. Data were collected using a questionnaire that consists of three parts: demographic characteristics, knowledge of the patients’ bill of rights, and six open-ended and reflective questions. Descriptive statistics and response analysis are used. Results The statistics showed that the total knowledge score about patients’ rights ranged from 19 to 34, with a mean of 26.11 ± 2.32, among nursing students. About two-thirds of students reported adequate knowledge (n = 118, 65.5%), compared to those who had inadequate knowledge (n = 62, 34.5%). In addition to academic level and age, students reflected on many factors that shape their ethical knowledge, such as integrated, interprofessional learning experiences, workshops, a supportive and ethical learning environment, and the presence of an ethical committee. Conclusion Continuous efforts to foster ethics education with inspiring learning content and innovative instructional material are vital to improving nursing students’ knowledge and readiness. Interprofessional education (IPE) sessions and awareness programs are effective strategies to improve their ethical awareness and knowledge.

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Awareness of the Importance of and Adherence to Patients’ Rights Among Physicians and Nurses in Oman: An analytical cross-sectional study across different levels of healthcare

Al-Saadi¹,

Slimane²,

Al-Shibli³

et al. 2019

Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J

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Objectives: This study aimed to determine the extent to which physicians and nurses in Oman were aware of the importance of and adhere to patients’ rights and whether this differed according to role, nationality, position and institutional healthcare level. Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was carried out between December 2015 and March 2016 at various governmental healthcare institutions in Oman. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 1,385 practitioners at all healthcare levels. Results: A total of 1,213 healthcare practitioners (response rate: 87.58%) completed the survey, of which 685 (56.47%) were nurses and 528 (43.53%) were physicians. Overall, awareness of the importance of patients’ rights was high (91.51%), although adherence to these rights in practice was low (63.81%). The right of the patient to be informed was considered least important and was least adhered to (81.2% and 56.39%). Nationality, role and institutional level were significantly associated with awareness (P = 0.002, 0.024 and 0.034, respectively). Non-Omani staff were significantly more likely than Omani staff to be aware of (odds ratio [OR] = 1.696; P = 0.032) and adhere to (OR = 2.769; P <0.001) patient rights. Furthermore, tertiary care staff were twice as likely as primary care staff to perceive the importance of patient rights (OR = 2.076; P = 0.019). While physicians were more likely than nurses to be aware of the importance of patient rights, this difference was not significant (OR = 1.516; P = 0.126). Conclusion: These findings may help inform measures to enhance awareness of and adherence to patients’ rights in Oman.Keywords: Medical Ethics; Patient Rights; Awareness; Adherence; Physicians; Nurses; Oman.

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Comparison of the importance and observance of the patient's bill of rights from the perspectives of patients and personnel of hospitals in Kerman

Dehghan¹,

Mehdipour‐Rabori²,

Rayani³

et al. 2020

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Patients’ rights are among the most important criteria for evaluating the quality of health services. The current study aimed to determine the importance and observance of the patient's bill of rights. This cross-sectional study was done in Kerman, Iran. The research samples were 217 patients and 204 personnel. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire in the scope of the patient's bill of rights, and data were analyzed by SPSS 15. The results showed a significant difference between patients and the personnel on the subject of the patient's bill of rights and most of its dimensions (P < 0.01). However, no significant difference was found between their views on the observance of the patient's bill of rights and its dimensions. Also, 35.9% of patients as well as 25% of personnel considered the observance of patients’ rights unfavorable. The participants were aware of the importance of the patient's bill of rights. It is necessary, however, to codify and approve the laws related to the rights of patients.

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Doctors' knowledge of patients' rights at King Fahd Hospital of the University

Cited by 7 publications

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Knowledge of the Patients’ Bill of Rights and Influencing Factors Among University Nursing Students

Knowledge of the Patients’ Bill of Rights and Influencing Factors Among University Nursing Students

Awareness of the Importance of and Adherence to Patients’ Rights Among Physicians and Nurses in Oman: An analytical cross-sectional study across different levels of healthcare

Comparison of the importance and observance of the patient's bill of rights from the perspectives of patients and personnel of hospitals in Kerman

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