Doctors need enhanced oncology knowledge

ABSTRACT

To assess oncology knowledge among doctors, and suggestions to improve. Cross sectional analytical study. This study was carried out in the Department of Oncology, King Fahad Hospital, Madina Munawra, KSA and was completed in 8 months from November 2004 to June 2005. Series of five lectures were delivered on different subjects of oncology. Participants were asked to answer an MCQ type questionnaire, which was structured regarding the content of the lecture, before the lecture and after the lecture. Comparison was made by simple percentage calculation and statistical analysis, student's t-test. Knowledge of the doctors rose from average 37% to 74% after the lecture. Doctors need enhanced knowledge in oncology and simple lecturing can make an improvement