A study on Knowledge and Awareness on Duties and Responsibilities of a Doctor in a Teaching Hospital Hyderabad Telangana

Authors

  • K Srinivasulu
  • M Karteek Sai
  • Boinpally Ruchitha
  • Tanneru Bhanu Prathyusha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i4.18581

Keywords:

Medical practitioner, Duties, knowledge and awareness

Abstract

Medical practitioner has a tremendous role in the society in saving the life of human beings; this can be achieved
when they practice their profession with utmost care and responsibility, Doctor’s duties are regulated by law
enforcement authorities and the National medial council, any breach of their duties can lead to a medico legal
issue. The aim of the study is to analyze the knowledge and awareness of doctors regarding their duties and
responsibilities towards their patients.
A cross sectional study on knowledge and awareness on duties and responsibilities of a doctor was conducted in
a tertiary care teaching hospital, a total of 100 doctors have participated in the study, doctors who are registered
in Medical Council of India and working in the institution as postgraduates, tutors, senior residents and assistant
professors were included in this study. Data was collected in the form of a questionnaire after obtaining an
informed consent from all the participants. Doctors who are not willing to participate in the study are excluded.
Each duty and responsibility was assessed by grading based on their knowledge and awareness. Data analysis was
done with the help of Microsoft Excel software.
Study results revealed that 12.9% of doctors are having poor knowledge, 19.3% of doctors have fair knowledge and
67.8% of doctors are having good knowledge on their duties and responsibilities. Periodical Continuous medical
education programs can achieve better result

Author Biographies

  • K Srinivasulu

    Professor and HOD. Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Malla Reddy Institute of
    Medical Sciences, Suraram, Telangana

  • M Karteek Sai

    Internee, Department of forensic medicine and toxicology, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Telangana

  • Boinpally Ruchitha

    Student of Final MBBS Part-2, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Telangana

  • Tanneru Bhanu Prathyusha

    Student of Final MBBS Part-1, Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Suraram, Telangana.

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Published

2022-10-10

How to Cite

A study on Knowledge and Awareness on Duties and Responsibilities of a Doctor in a Teaching Hospital Hyderabad Telangana. (2022). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 16(4), 195-200. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v16i4.18581