The approach taken by the physicians working at educational hospitals in Izmir towards patient rights

Patient Education and Counseling
M Hakan OzdemirSerpil Salacin

Abstract

Considered as a reflection of human rights in our modern day, patient rights have been gaining increasing importance. This particular subject has been discussed from various perspectives in different countries and legal sanctions imposed. "Patient Rights Directives" in Turkey came into effect in 1988. The present study was carried out in order to determine how well the physicians working in Izmir, the third largest city of Turkey, are aware and informed of these directives. Our study is an observational-cross sectional descriptive one. The research was conducted among the physicians working in nine training hospitals in Izmir province using a random sampling method. 1,500 questionnaires with 19 multiple-choice questions were distributed in the study. 567 of the forms were returned. Statistical assessment of the data obtained was carried out using the x(2) test on SPSS 10.0 Windows Program. Of the physicians participating in the study, 43% were female and 57% male. The average age was 32 +/- 7.76 years. 40% of the participating physicians were not aware of the legal arrangements (directive). 63% of the participants stated that they had not read any kind of legislation related to patients' rights. Only 34% of the participants kne...Continue Reading

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Mar 19, 2008·Midwifery·M Hakan OzdemirDemet Meral
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