Table 4 number and percentages of the questions on practice about medical ethics and laws.
Practice items | Never | Rarely | Sometimes | Often | Always | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
F | % | F | % | F | % | F | % | F | % | |
How often have you discussed a patient’s tests or health condition without his or her prior explicit consent, whether with the patient’s family member or close friend? | 6 | 1.4 | 4 | 0.9 | 74 | 16.9 | 148 | 33.8 | 206 | 47 |
How consistently do you ensure that only the medical team is present during assessments or procedures? | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.8 | 38 | 8.7 | 106 | 24.2 | 286 | 65.3 |
How frequently do you allow a patient to refuse a treatment procedure? | 2 | 0.5 | 6 | 1.4 | 56 | 12.8 | 154 | 35.2 | 220 | 50.2 |
How often do you discuss the exact diagnosis in detail with the patient, clarify the benefits and risks of medication beforehand, and together decide on the necessary steps for an optimal plan of treatment? | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.4 | 44 | 10.0 | 124 | 28.3 | 264 | 60.3 |
How frequently have you received financial benefits such as gifts, cash payments, travel tickets, or accommodation from a pharmaceutical company? | 370 | 84.5 | 48 | 11.0 | 16 | 3.7 | 4 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 |
How consistently do you include both the brand name and the corresponding generic name when prescribing medications? | 14 | 3.2 | 12 | 2.7 | 52 | 11.9 | 86 | 19.6 | 274 | 62.6 |
The informed consent process is frequently followed, ensuring patients are adequately informed about treatment options and potential risks | 28 | 6.4 | 14 | 3.2 | 80 | 18.3 | 124 | 28.3 | 192 | 43.8 |
Patient decisions, especially those related to treatment options and end-of-life care, are frequently documented in medical records. | 38 | 8.7 | 52 | 11.9 | 96 | 21.9 | 84 | 19.2 | 168 | 38.4 |
Patient confidentiality is frequently maintained, and discussions about patient cases are limited to appropriate healthcare professionals | 66 | 15.1 | 24 | 5.5 | 58 | 13.2 | 116 | 26.5 | 174 | 39.7 |
Ethical dilemmas are frequently addressed, and resolutions are aligned with ethical principles and legal standards | 36 | 8.2 | 36 | 8.2 | 72 | 16.4 | 122 | 27.9 | 172 | 39.3 |
Patient care is frequently transitioned seamlessly, maintaining continuity while respecting ethical considerations and legal obligations | 36 | 8.2 | 28 | 6.4 | 84 | 19.2 | 166 | 37.9 | 124 | 28.3 |
I frequently comply with legal regulations governing healthcare practices in my jurisdiction. | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.9 | 16 | 3.7 | 48 | 11.0 | 370 | 84.5 |
Adverse events are frequently and promptly reported in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines | 72 | 16.4 | 20 | 4.6 | 32 | 7.3 | 50 | 11.4 | 264 | 60.3 |
I frequently participate in ethical committees or discussions within the healthcare institution to address and resolve ethical issues | 32 | 7.3 | 36 | 8.2 | 92 | 21.0 | 66 | 15.1 | 212 | 48.4 |
