Table 2.
Information given to patients by doctors prior to obtaining consent
| Information disclosed to patients | Yes (%) | No (%) | Don't know (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis | 162 (96.4) | 6 (3.6) | - |
| Treatment options | 136 (81) | 32 (19) | - |
| Recommended treatment | 149 (88.7) | 19 (11.3) | - |
| Risk of refusing recommended treatment | 140 (88.3) | 28 (16.7) | |
| Cost of medical treatment | 20 (11.9) | 148 (88.1) | |
| Information on general risks | 147 (87.5) | 21 (12.5) | |
| Information on benefits | 150 (89.3) | 18 (10.7) | |
| Information on right of refusal | 109 (64.9) | 59 (35.1) | |
| Probing questions | |||
| Do you think the information you provide is sufficient? | 121 (72) | 27 (16.1) | 19 (11.4) |
| Do you think this amount of time spent is sufficient? | 93 (55.4) | 66 (39.3) | 9 (5.4) |
| Do you think the hospital consent form is adequate? | 105 (62.5) | 51 (30.4) | 12 (7.1) |