Informed consent: a survey of general dental practitioners in Belgaum city.
Indian J Med Ethics
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2010 Apr-June; 7(2): 90-94
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-144723
ABSTRACT
The informed consent process allows the patient or legal guardian to participate in and retain autonomy over the medical service received. Obtaining informed consent may also decrease the practitioner’s liability from claims associated with miscommunication. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge and practices of general dental practitioners (GDPs) regarding informed consent. 118 GDPs in Belgaum city, Karnataka, India, were given questionnaires asking for information on their knowledge and practices related to informed consent. The questions covered general information, treatment-specific issues and the consent process. 80 responses were received out of which 44 were complete. 63.6% of GDPs reported that they obtained written consent. All of them reported that they obtained only general consent. 4 of them obtained written consent in the local language. 37 said they gave a detailed explanation of the procedure. 3 said they did not inform their patients on radiation exposure. Dentists should upgrade their knowledge regarding legal jurisprudence and legal medicine to avoid any litigation.
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Assunto principal:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Registros Odontológicos
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Estudos Transversais
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Pesquisas sobre Atenção à Saúde
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Documentação
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Índia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Pesquisa qualitativa
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Med Ethics
Assunto da revista:
Ethics
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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