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September 10, 2025Journal of Rawalpindi Medical CollegeOpen Access

Informed Consent In Tertiary Care Hospitals Of Pakistan; The Moral Magic Of Consent

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NKNargis KhanGSGul Hassan SetharZKZia Ullah Khan

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Overview

Descriptive cross-sectional study shows informed consent issues in surgical patients, indicating language and culture affect understanding.

Key Points

  • Nearly 73% of patients were aware of informed consent, but only 35% felt the process was fair.
  • Educational level was linked to better comprehension, highlighting a need for improved communication.
  • Language and cultural barriers were identified as major factors affecting patient understanding of informed consent.
  • The study suggests enhanced training for healthcare professionals to better address informed consent issues.

Cite This Study

Khan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b61454b1d3bfb60eb889https://doi.org/10.37939/jrmc.v29i1.2717
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