Table 5 Physicians’ experience to set of ethics domains (n = 58), 2021
From: Ethics knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of tertiary care pediatricians in Ethiopia
Practice question | Extent of physician’s agreement with the practice |
|---|---|
Agree/strongly agree | |
A mature minor’s wish must always be respected | 28 (48.3%) |
Medical error, if any has to be told to the patient | 35 (60.4%) |
Confidentiality is important | 54 (93.1%) |
Doctors’ should make the decision not the patient | 6 (10.3%) |
Consent only for surgery-not for tests and medications | 1 (1.7%) |
Close relatives should always be told about patient condition | 6 (10.3%) |
Children should never be treated without consent of parent | 13 (22.4%) |
Doctors should refuse to treat a violent patient | 1 (1.7%) |
Ethical conduct is only important to avoid legal action | 6 (10.3%) |