Knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical ethics among health practitioners in Taif government, KSA

Althobaiti, Mutaz H; Alkhaldi, Lama; Alotaibi, Waad; Alshreef, Maha N; Alkhaldi, Asalah H; Alshreef, Nejoud F; Alzahrani, Nawaf N.; Atalla, Ayman A

doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2212_20

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“…This result is in accordance with a study done by Althobaiti et al (2021) who found that 61.8% of participants never engaged in healthcare-related acts on a patient without informed consent.…”

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Robotic Surgery on the Verge of Medical Ethics and Liability: Cross-Sectional Study in Ain Shams University Hospitals

Darweesh,

Abdel-Rahman,

Diab

2024

Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology

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Background: Robotic surgery is one of the newest techniques applied in surgery hoping to minimize pain and time spent in recovery. It can perform complicated surgical techniques through small incisions. Multiple robotic surgical systems are currently in use. The growing implementation of robotic surgeries is mandating the understanding of their application's ethical and legal aspects. Aim of the Work: This study is aimed at evaluating the ethical and medicolegal commitment of the medical staff in robotic surgery in Ain Shams University (ASU) Hospitals. Participants and Methods: A Self-administered structured questionnaire was created and filled by the general surgeons, urology surgeons, obstetricians, and gynecologists working in Ain Shams University (ASU) Hospitals, during the period from June 2022 to December 2022. Results: 78% of participants had satisfying knowledge with a total score ranging from 3 to 5 with a Median (IQR) of 4 (4-5): 80% of participants had excellent practice and attitude while 20% had good practice and attitude regarding the ethics of robotic surgery. 16% of participants had excellent awareness of medico-legality while 78% of the participants had a good awareness. There was a positive correlation was found between the practice and attitude total score and the awareness of medico-legality total score. There was a highly significant relation between the awareness of medico-legality total score and the surgeon's involvement in the robotic operation. The medical error total score ranged from 0 to 4 with a Median (IQR) of 1 (1 -2). Conclusion: Most surgeons working at ASU hospitals have satisfying knowledge, accepted practice, and attitude, good awareness of medico-legal issues, and medical errors regarding the ethics of robotic surgery, and would prefer robotic surgery over conventional surgery in the future.

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Robotic Surgery on the Verge of Medical Ethics and Liability: Cross-Sectional Study in Ain Shams University Hospitals

Darweesh,

Abdel-Rahman,

Diab

2024

Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology

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“…On the other hand, the majority of their participants showed positive attitudes as they disagreed with negative statements regarding the doctor-patient relationship, including: avoiding legal action (95.3%), unable to implement it in current treatment (90.6 %). 14 18 On the other hand, our results disagree with those of Shajil, Channabasappa, and Dekal 2021 survey in which 97.2 percent said that a doctor must preserve patient confidentiality. However, they showed a deficiency in understanding other basic issues of medical ethics.…”

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Knowledge, Perception, and attitude towards medical ethics among undergraduate medical students at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia

Ibrahim

Almadi

Alsharari

et al. 2023

Bangladesh J Med Sci

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Objectives: This study aimed to assess knowledge, perception, and attitude towards medical ethics among undergraduate medical students at College of Medicine,Jouf University (COMJU), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a convenience sample of 118 undergraduate medical students at Jouf University, KSA using a self-administered questionnaire that included section I (Basic demographic characteristics), section II (Knowledge about medical ethics), and section III (Perception and attitudes towards different aspects of medical ethics). Descriptive analysis was carried out. Results: More than two-thirds of the participating students were knowledgeable about different aspects of medical ethics. Despite that, about half of them did not consider confidentiality as a fundamental issue in medical ethics, and more than half accepted that a physician could ignore a patient’s privacy. About 78.2 % believed that health practitioners must comply with the ethics of their profession. Nearly 75.5 % of respondents believed that a specialized Committee should be present in the college to set ethical rules. Interestingly, 71.7 % declared that there is a necessity of incorporating medical ethics into an undergraduate curriculum. Conclusion: Our results emphasize the need for increasing the incorporation of medical ethics issues into the undergraduate medical curriculum to enhance their knowledge and strengthen their positive attitude towards medical ethics. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 22 No. 02 April’23 Page :353-359

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“…19 In another study from Taif region of KSA, most of the physicians had studied medical ethics, the majority of them thought patients should know about their rights, and the patient have the right to know and be informed if any malpractice happened. 20 …”

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Ethical Awareness and Practices Among Emergency Department Personnel in Riyadh’s Tertiary Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Al-Wathinani,

AlHokair,

Almeshari

et al. 2024

RMHP

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Introduction Ethical dilemmas in healthcare, particularly in emergency medical services (EMS), present significant challenges for healthcare workers (HCWs), necessitating a profound understanding of ethics and decision-making. This study assesses the ethical awareness and practices among HCWs in emergency departments of tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia, aiming to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 256 HCWs, including physicians, nurses, and administrative staff, in emergency departments across tertiary hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire evaluated participants’ knowledge of healthcare ethics, their experiences with ethical dilemmas, and the sources from which they derived their ethical understanding. Results The majority of participants exhibited a commendable level of ethical knowledge and practice, with frequent encounters of ethical or legal issues highlighting the pervasive nature of ethical challenges in emergency healthcare settings. Key sources of ethical knowledge included experiential learning and academic lectures, with a notable emphasis on practical experience. Despite the satisfactory level of ethical awareness, areas requiring further educational focus were identified, emphasizing the need for enhanced ethics training tailored to the emergency medical context. Discussion The findings underline the critical importance of incorporating ethics into the core of healthcare education and ongoing professional development for HCWs. Establishing a culture of continuous ethical dialogue and learning is essential for fostering patient-centered care and making informed ethical decisions in the fast-paced environment of emergency services. The study advocates for revising current ethics training programs to ensure they are comprehensive, relevant, and accessible, preparing HCWs to effectively address both current and future ethical challenges.

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical ethics among health practitioners in Taif government, KSA

Cited by 13 publications

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Robotic Surgery on the Verge of Medical Ethics and Liability: Cross-Sectional Study in Ain Shams University Hospitals

Robotic Surgery on the Verge of Medical Ethics and Liability: Cross-Sectional Study in Ain Shams University Hospitals

Knowledge, Perception, and attitude towards medical ethics among undergraduate medical students at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia

Ethical Awareness and Practices Among Emergency Department Personnel in Riyadh’s Tertiary Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

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