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This study aims to understand how much information patients want from physicians regarding the risks of adverse medication reactions.

How Much Information About Adverse Effects of Medication Do Patients Want From Physicians?

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This study aims to understand how much information patients want from physicians regarding the risks of adverse medication reactions.
Surveyed 2500 adults visiting outpatient clinics using a 12-item questionnaire.
Collected data on demographics, previous adverse effects experiences, and preferences for information disclosure.
Analyzed correlations between desire for information and demographic variables.
76.2% of respondents desired to be informed about all possible adverse effects.
Desire for complete information was significantly correlated with lower educational levels (P<.001) and prior experience with adverse effects (P<.001).
67.6% believed physicians should provide the same information to all patients, and 73.4% opposed withholding any information.

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Randomized trial finds most patients want full disclosure of medication risks, highlighting transparency importance.

Ziegler et al. (2001) studied this question.

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