Clinical ethics problems in psychiatry and the need for clinical ethics consultation in Japan: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Psychiatrists often encounter ethical dilemmas in their daily clinical practice. Clinical ethics consultations (CECs) have been recently increasing, especially in general hospitals. However, the current situation in the psychiatric field is unclear. This study clarifies clinical ethics problems in psychiatry and determines the need for CECs.

Methods

We conducted an anonymous self-administered questionnaire survey in February 2022, which targeted directors and supervisors of psychiatric specialty training programs at 1224 psychiatry facilities.

Results

Responses were received from 311 facilities (response rate: 25.4%). CEC systems existed in 223 (72.2%) facilities, and medical safety committees were the most common. Clinical ethics problems occurred at 248 (80.3%)

SUBMITTER: Sato H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11114266 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature