| dc.description.abstract | Back ground: Informed consent
is
aimed
each playing a vital role. A doctor
at encouraging doctor patient relationship with
gives relevant information and the patient taking the
autonomous decision, this helps to build confidence by patients in the health workers. Thus
both parties
negative
share the burden that would have led to legal implication. To minimize the
implication
awareness
programs
among patients about their rights should be
encouraged
Objective
: The aim of this study was
to assess
the awareness, attitude and perception of
surgical patient towards the informed consent at Case Hospital Kampala.
Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed to assess awareness, attitude
and perception of surgical patient towards the informed consent at case hospital.
A total of 100 surgical patients were included in the study using purposive sampling methods.
Interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Data was
later analyzed using SPSS.V.20
Results: From the assessment done 35 of the majority respondent were between the age
of 36—45. majority respondents were women at 56%, majority respondent were married at
61%, 41% of the majority respondents had attained university education level. 61% of
respondents were Christian. 55% of the majority respondents ever had of an informed
consent, 27% of the majority respondent said informed consent
helps patient decide
treatment option,
69% of the majority respondent were aware
doctor had an obligation to first seek
permission so as to agree to a surgical procedure,35% of the majority respondent were
aware of their rights to change their minds after signing the informed consent,87% of the
majority respondent said that they should be given opportunity to decide on matters
concerning their treatment
Conclusion: The
study revealed that a significant number of respondents have ever had of
informed consent and knew its function and many practiced it. The respondents perception and
attitude were good hence
providing adequate awareness on the importance of informed
consent process will improve patient car | en_US |
