Table 5.
Use of implied or presumed consent in clinical practice
| Implied/presumed consent | Yes (%) | No (%) | Don't know (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do you ever use implied/presumed consent in practice? | 80/168 (53) | 71/168(47%) | |
| When do you use implied/presumed consent: | |||
| 1. When patients' present at the clinic? | 49/168 (34) | 95/168 (66) | 1/168 (1) |
| 2. When patients are admitted to the ward? | 45/168 (31) | 98/168 (68) | 1/168 (1)) |
| 3. In an emergency? | 69/168 (48) | 73/168 (50) | 3/168 (2 |
| How often do you use implied/presumed consent? | |||
| Some of the time or occasionally | 53/168 (38.7) | ||
| Seldom or rarely | 36/168(26.3) | ||
| All of the time | 15/168 (10.9) | ||
| Never | 33/168 (24.1) | ||
| Do you obtain consent for other specific procedures? | 95/168 (66) | 49/168 (34) | |