Application of Standard Informed Consent Procedure Amongst Practicing Anesthetists in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Karachi

Informed Consent Practices Among Anesthetists

Authors

  • Asif Hassan Resident, Department of Anesthesia, The Indus Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Mahendar Wanwari Consultant Anesthetist, Department of Anesthesia, The Indus Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Adeel ur Rehman Consultant Anesthetist, Department of Anesthesia, The Indus Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Tarique Aziz Consultant Anesthetist, Department of Anesthesia, The Indus Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Kashif Naeem Consultant Anesthetist, Department of Anesthesia, The Indus Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Fahad Resident, Department of Anesthesia, The Indus Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

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https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1497

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Application of Standard Informed Consent Procedure Amongst Practicing Anesthetists in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Karachi – A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: Informed consent is a critical component of anesthesia practice, ensuring patient autonomy and safety. However, variability in the application of consent procedures among anesthetists may impact patient understanding and care quality.
Objective: To evaluate the application of standard informed consent procedures among practicing anesthetists in tertiary care hospitals in Karachi.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from February 15, 2021, to August 14, 2021, across five tertiary care hospitals in Karachi. A total of 112 anesthetists, including consultants and residents with at least two years of experience, were recruited through consecutive sampling. Data were collected using a custom-made 16-item questionnaire. Responses were scored from 0 to 64, with scores ≥32 considered acceptable. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, employing descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests for comparisons.
Results: The mean age of participants was 34.04 ± 8.15 years, with 5.43 ± 5.9 years of experience. Compliance with consent standards was 99.11%, with 111 out of 112 participants scoring ≥32. No significant differences were observed across age, gender, or qualification (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Anesthetists in Karachi showed high adherence to informed consent standards, though enhancements in risk disclosure are recommended to further improve patient care.

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2024-09-07

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Asif Hassan, Mahendar Wanwari, Adeel ur Rehman, Tarique Aziz, Kashif Naeem, & Fahad. (2024). Application of Standard Informed Consent Procedure Amongst Practicing Anesthetists in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Karachi: Informed Consent Practices Among Anesthetists. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(3), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1497

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Volume 4, Issue 3 - July to September 2024

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