Attitudes of medical students in Khartoum, Sudan towards the doctor-patient relationship: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

The doctor-patient relationship is essential to the delivery of high-quality medical care. A strong doctor-patient relationship that improves patient outcomes and satisfaction depends on effective communication. The purpose of this study was to assess medical students' attitudes toward the doctor-patient relationship during their clinical years at the University of Khartoum. We also looked at how gender and study year affected patient-centeredness.

Participants/setting

The study was conducted on medical students in their clinical years from December 2020 to March 2021. Students were selected from years 3 to 6. A total of 353 medical students constituted the study sample.

Design

The cross-sectional study utilized the Patient Practitioner Orientati

SUBMITTER: Haiba AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10324596 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature