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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Quality and Patient Rights
  • Medical Ethics and Patient Advocacy

Background:

  • Patient rights are integral to quality healthcare delivery.
  • Understanding patient awareness of these rights is essential for improving healthcare experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient awareness of their rights in a tertiary care hospital in Mangalore, India.
  • To identify factors influencing patient awareness of healthcare rights.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study utilizing questionnaires was conducted.
  • Data were collected from 215 patients admitted to hospital wards.
  • Statistical analysis explored the relationship between awareness and demographic factors.

Main Results:

  • Patient awareness of rights ranged from 48.4% to 87.4%, varying by specific right.
  • Awareness levels were not significantly associated with gender, socio-economic status, or education.
  • Doctors were identified as the most frequent source of information regarding patient rights.

Conclusions:

  • There is a need to improve patient awareness of their rights to facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Healthcare providers, particularly doctors, should ensure patients are informed about their rights.
  • Legislation compliance and patient involvement in care are paramount for ethical healthcare.