Egyptian patients'/guardians' experiences and perception about clinical informed consent and its purpose: Cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Informed consent (IC) is a healthcare standard emphasizing the meaning of human dignity as clarified in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Data about IC practices in Egypt is insufficient. This study aimed to assess the Egyptian patients'/guardians' experiences about IC and their expectations about its practices' purposes in general and according to the type of the healthcare facility.

Methods

Self-administered questionnaire was carried out for 1092 participants who had undergone or were scheduled to a procedure requiring an IC at three studied types for Egyptian health care facilities. Ten statements were ranked twice by the participants to reflect their perception of IC purpose as per what is currently practiced and what they believe should be practiced.

SUBMITTER: Metwally AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8202917 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature