Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology
Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology (IJCAP) is an open access, peer-reviewed medical quarterly journal, published since 2014 under the auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), which aims to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional memberships, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award programs....
Practices of ethics in documentation and awareness about consent among postgraduate resident doctors: A cross-sectional study
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Background: Ethical documentation and informed consent are fundamental components of patient-centered care and biomedical research. Postgraduate resident doctors play a pivotal role in implementing these principles; however, gaps in awareness and practice persist.
Objectives: To assess the knowledge, awareness, and practices of ethical documentation and informed consent among postgraduate resident doctors and to determine associations with demographic and professional variables.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 55 postgraduate resident doctors in a tertiary-care teaching hospital. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire based on standard ethical guidelines. Knowledge and practice scores were calculated and categorized. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and Chi-square test, with p<0.05 considered significant.
Results: The mean knowledge score was 6.5 ± 2.0, with 60% demonstrating good knowledge. The mean practice score was 3.4 ± 1.1, with 76% showing good practice. A statistically significant association was observed between department and knowledge level (p=0.021), while research experience was significantly associated with better practice (p=0.038).
Conclusion: Although postgraduate residents demonstrate moderate awareness and relatively good practices, important gaps exist in ethical documentation and conceptual understanding of informed consent. Structured ethics training and institutional reinforcement are recommended.
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- DOI 10.18231/j.ijcap.23024.1776680287
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- Received Date February 12, 2026
- Accepted Date March 30, 2026
- Publication Date April 20, 2026