Knowledge, attitude &amp; practices regarding Ethics &amp; Law amongst medical and dental professionals in Rajasthan - A Questionnaire study

Nagaraj, Anup; Kumawat, Himanshu; Biswas, Gautam; Pareek, Sonia; Tambi, Swasti

doi:10.9790/0853-1354102109

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“…This finding is similar to a study conducted in Rajasthan, which indicated that medical doctors with specialization had more eithics knowledge than general medical practitioners. 1 Our study indicated that attitudes toward the code of ethics was one of the determinants of knowledge of same among medical doctors. Medical doctors who had favorable attitudes were about five times as likely to know the code of ethics as medical doctors who had unfavorable attitudes.…”

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confidence: 68%

“…Ethics are moral principles that attempt to determine what is morally right and wrong regarding human action, and have been described as the science of morals and rules of conduct in human life. [1][2][3] The medical code of ethics states expectations of medical doctors in their practice of medicine. 4 The growing use of technology, rapid changes in patients' attitudes toward doctors and vice versa, health-service marketing, legal action, and other factors have resulted in making the law an integral part of health care.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…11 The medical code of ethics has become a legal, moral, and basic need in all levels of medical practice. 1 Despite the code of ethics, there has been growing public concern regarding the ethical conduct of medical doctors, and reports of unethical conduct of medical doctors are familiar. 1,2 Medical doctors have several ethical, moral, and legal obligations in their medical practice, even if there are gaps in knowledge of and attitudes toward the code of ethics.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…1 Despite the code of ethics, there has been growing public concern regarding the ethical conduct of medical doctors, and reports of unethical conduct of medical doctors are familiar. 1,2 Medical doctors have several ethical, moral, and legal obligations in their medical practice, even if there are gaps in knowledge of and attitudes toward the code of ethics. 12 According to the Ethiopian Health Professionals' Code of Ethics, medical doctors shall not provide any health service for their benefit that does not serve the needs of their patient, and they shall render the same level of care to their clients/patients in overtime and regular practice.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[13][14][15] In addition, a study conducted in Rajasthan identified gaps in knowledge of and attitudes toward a code of ethics among medical doctors. 1 The findings of a cross-sectional study conducted in northern India indicated gaps in knowledge of practical aspects of health-care ethics, assessing confidentiality, autonomy, and informed consent as fundamental elements of a code of ethics. 16 Similarly, a study conducted in Nigeria showed gaps in knowledge of health-care ethics among medical doctors.…”

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<p>Knowledge of, and attitudes toward, codes of ethics and associated factors among medical doctors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia</p>

Tiruneh¹,

Ayele²,

Beyene³

2019

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Background: Ethics are moral principles that attempt to determine what is morally right and wrong in human action. Professional ethics have gained significance and focus from time to time, due to increased public awareness and advancements in science and technology. Since there is limited information in Ethiopia, this study provides information about knowledge of, and attitudes toward, codes of ethics. Objective: To assess knowledge of and attitudes toward codes of ethics and associated factors among medical doctors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross sectional study was conducted among 490 medical doctors in Addis Ababa from May to June 2017. Multistage sampling was used and data collected using a pretested self-administered structured questionnaire. Binary logistic regression was used for data analysis. Results: Our study showed that 371 (75.7%) medical doctors were knowledgeable. Sex (AOR 0.582, 95% CI 0.357-0.951), level of education (AOR 2.048, 95% CI 1.125-3.726), and attitudes (AOR 5.229, 95% CI 3.300-8.286) were significantly associated with knowledge of codes of ethics. Of the total study participants, 298 (60.8%) medical doctors had favorable attitudes toward codes of ethics. Level of education (AOR 1.321, 95% CI 1.014-3.144), work experience (AOR 1.343, 95% CI 1.051-3.091), and knowledge (AOR 5.208, 95% CI 3.286-8.252) were significantly associated with attitudes toward codes of ethics. Conclusion: A majority of medical doctors were knowledgeable about codes of ethics. Sex, level of education, and attitudes toward codes of ethics were significantly associated with knowledge of codes of ethics. A significant proportion of medical doctors had unfavorable attitudes. Level of education, work experience, and knowledge of codes of ethics were significantly associated with attitudes toward codes of ethics. As such, it is important to raise awareness and if necessary change attitudes of medical doctors toward codes of ethics.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 68%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Tiruneh¹,

Ayele²,

Beyene³

2019

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Medical Ethics Knowledge and Awareness Assessment Among Dentists in Nineveh Governorate (Cross Sectional Study)

Al-Rawee¹,

Alsabea²,

Hameed³

2020

IJCOMS

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Medical ethics principles are universally accepted. However, each country can make some modifications and develop specific clarifications reliable with countries' existing culture. As with any profession, dentists have a responsibility to their patients and communities in which they practice, more over it is essential that dental professionals understand and practice honestly the code of ethics which is approved by the ministry of health in Iraq. Researcher aim is to highlighting the importance of ethics in general and dentistry as specific; understand the different echelons in knowledge between professional's dentists and to identify dental intern level of understanding the ethics responsibilities were given in the questionnaire. A cross-sectional questionnaire study was accomplished among three groups of dentist in Nineveh. The sample size of 240 participants was calculated from the total number of dentists (979) in Nineveh allocated between intern resident, general practitioners and dental specialist. For data collection we use a revised specialized questionnaires published by Satish Deo and his colleagues in 2018. A self-administered, 40 -itemed questioner encompassing four sections: general information, knowledge, attitude, and practice of ethics in dental healthcare were employed. Data are statistically analyzed shows that most dentists' age is ranged between two levels (less than 28 y and from 36 to 43y) with mean age (36.66 years). In spite of that females are forming the high percentage (63.8) in practitioners group but no sex predilection in the total result. Specialist show high significant scores in the statistical analysis when compared with practitioners and interns. The last group shows the least level in knowledge. Concluding from this study that reputation to be part of medical healthcare persons make dentist forced to follow the ethical roles in the country where he live and should be an ideal example for others in the society as we are the mirrors of each other's.

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Practice of code of ethics and associated factors among medical doctors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tiruneh¹,

Ayele

2018

PLoS ONE

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IntroductionIn the health sector, questions are being raised about the possible threats to the accepted principles of ethics such as autonomy, beneficence, non malfeasance and justice in the delivery of health care. There is limited information in Ethiopia regarding to practice of code of ethics among medical doctors. Hence, this study aimed to assess practice of code of ethics and associated factors among medical doctors working in governmental and private hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.MethodsInstitution based cross sectional quantitative study triangulated with qualitative study was conducted among 500 medical doctors working in governmental and private hospitals and three key informants from Federal Ministry of Health, Ethiopian Food, Medicine and Healthcare Administration and Control Authority and Ethiopian Medical Association in Addis Ababa from May 8, 2017 to June 30, 2017. Data were collected using pretested self-administered structured questionnaire and semi-structured questionnaire. Binary Logistic Regression and Content Analysis methods were used for the quantitative and qualitative data analysis respectively.ResultsThe study showed that only 152 (30.4%) of medical doctors had good practice of code of ethics. The odds of having good practice of code of ethics among medical doctors in the age group of 25–29 years were 2.749 times the odds of those in the age group of 30–34 years (AOR = 2.749, 95% CI: 1.483, 5.096), medical doctors working in governmental hospitals were 65.4% less likely to have good practice of code of ethics compared to those working in private hospitals (AOR = 0.346, 95% CI: 0.184, 0.652), knowledgeable medical doctors were 83.5% more likely to have good practice of code of ethics compared to those who were not knowledgeable about code of ethics (AOR = 1.835, 95% CI: 0.999, 3.368), and the odds of having good practice of code of ethics among medical doctors with favourable attitude were 7.404 times the odds of those with unfavourable attitude towards code of ethics (AOR = 7.404, 95% CI: 4.254, 12.887). Furthermore lack of motivation, unfavorable working environment, working at various health facilities simultaneously, public awareness, taking courses on medical ethics, lack of unethical conduct reporting and complaint handling system, incompetence of medical doctors, and weak collaboration among key stakeholders were identified as determinants of practice of code of ethics.ConclusionsOnly 30.4% of medical doctors had good practice of code of ethics. This indicates that practice of code of ethics among medical doctors in Addis Ababa is poor. The factors associated with practice of code of ethics were age, type of hospital, knowledge, attitude, lack of motivation, unfavorable working environment, working at various health facilities simultaneously, public awareness, medical ethics course, lack of unethical conduct reporting and compliant handling system, incompetence of medical doctors and weak collaboration among key stakeholders. Hence, awareness creation and attitudinal change on...

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Knowledge, attitude & practices regarding Ethics & Law amongst medical and dental professionals in Rajasthan - A Questionnaire study

Cited by 7 publications

References 5 publications

<p>Knowledge of, and attitudes toward, codes of ethics and associated factors among medical doctors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia</p>

<p>Knowledge of, and attitudes toward, codes of ethics and associated factors among medical doctors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia</p>

Medical Ethics Knowledge and Awareness Assessment Among Dentists in Nineveh Governorate (Cross Sectional Study)

Practice of code of ethics and associated factors among medical doctors in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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