@article{MAKHILLRJMS202317229090,
    title = {Informed Consent and Perceptions in Surgical Patients: A Hospital Based Survey},
    journal = {Research Journal of Medical Sciences},
    volume = {17},
    number = {2},
    pages = {93-97},
    year = {2023},
    issn = {1815-9346},
    doi = {10.59218\makrjms.2023.93.97},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-9346&doi=10.59218\makrjms.2023.93.97},
    author = {Arun,Pankaj,Vijendra and},
    keywords = {Obesity, body mass index, diabetes mellitus, waist circumference, hypertension},
    abstract = {<p style="text-align:justify">Patient autonomy, known as the right to make healthcare decisions without pressure and informed consent, a comprehensive process of providing information, are vital in the doctor-patient relationship. However, there is a lack of research on informed consent in India. Therefore, this study aimed to assess patients&#39; awareness and understanding of informed consent and analyze their perspectives in a tertiary care hospital in Central India. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Central India. The survey targeted patients who had undergone elective or emergency surgery in various surgical departments. Approximately 380 post-operative patients were randomly selected for interviews, utilizing a pre-structured questionnaire. Prior approval was obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee to conduct the survey. About 62% of patients personally provided their responses. A significant proportion of patients had limited awareness regarding their proposed procedure, with only 69.81% being informed about it. Furthermore, a relatively smaller percentage (33.80%) of patients were acquainted with alternative treatment options. Regarding anesthesia, approximately half of the patients (45.71%) were informed about the type used, while a mere 13.57% received information about the associated complications. Notably, in 5% of cases, patients believed that informed consent was not obtained, despite the existence of documented records suggesting otherwise. In clinical practice, informed consent holds a crucial role in protecting the rights of patients and reducing the potential for legal action against healthcare providers in case of complications arising from treatment. It is essential to raise awareness among doctors and healthcare providers about the significance of obtaining informed consent.</p>
}
    }