Table 1.
Cross tabulation of obtaining informed consent all the time by specialization
| Specialty | Yes (%) | No (%) | Total | % of overall total | Odds ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intern doctors |
18 (50) |
18 (50) |
36 |
28.8 |
1 |
| Specialists |
21 (44.7) |
26 (55.3) |
47 |
37.6 |
0.81 (0.31 to 2.11) |
| Postgraduates |
10 (41.7) |
14 (58.3) |
24 |
19.2 |
0.71 (0.22 to 0.28) |
| General practioners |
12 (66.7) |
6 (33.3) |
18 |
14.4 |
2 (0.54 to 7.92) |
| Total | 61 (48.8) | 64 (51.2) | 125 | 100 |
The general practioners included both medical officers and dental surgeons with a bachelors degree and had completed internship.