Table 3 Number and percentages of the questions on perceptions of medical ethics and laws.
Perception items | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F | % | F | % | F | % | |
Patient’s wishes should be adhered to, even in cases where these wishes may not be rational or may endanger life | 252 | 57.5 | 36 | 8.2 | 150 | 34.2 |
Patients should be informed in detail about the benefits and possible complications associated with their treatment decisions | 382 | 87.2 | 10 | 2.3 | 46 | 10.5 |
I feel comfortable disclosing errors or adverse events to patients and their families while adhering to ethical and legal guidelines | 376 | 85.8 | 6 | 1.4 | 56 | 12.8 |
Healthcare professionals should disclose potential conflicts of interest, including financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies or other stakeholders. | 418 | 95.4 | 4 | 0.9 | 16 | 3.7 |
Involving patients in end-of-life decision-making, considering their values and preferences, is important. | 328 | 74.9 | 36 | 8.2 | 74 | 16.9 |
Healthcare resources should be allocated based on ethical principles, such as need, equity, and justice. | 388 | 88.6 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 11.4 |
I feel well-prepared to address ethical issues that may arise due to cultural differences between healthcare providers and patients. | 396 | 90.4 | 22 | 5.0 | 20 | 4.6 |
I engage in continuing education or training on medical ethics to stay updated on current ethical standards and legal requirements. | 382 | 87.2 | 10 | 2.3 | 46 | 10.5 |
