Cross-sectional survey of medical professionals' attitudes toward recorded doctor-patient conversations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The study investigates Chinese healthcare professionals' attitudes toward patient-initiated audio-recordings of medical consultations, a growing practice aimed at improving patient comprehension, while also presenting legal, ethical, and clinical challenges.

Design and methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March to September 2022 as a pilot study. Physicians from various specialties across China were invited to complete an anonymous online questionnaire. The survey assessed demographic data, attitudes toward patient-led recordings, and the reasons behind these attitudes. Statistical analyses, including chi-square and Fisher's exact tests, were applied to identify significant differences, with a p-value of <0.05 considered statistically signifi

SUBMITTER: Ya C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511677 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature