Attitude and Knowledge of Medical Negligence among General Population of Ahmedabad City, Gujarat
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https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10728Keywords:
Attitude, Knowledge, Medical Negligence, General PopulationAbstract
This study explored perspective and knowledge on medical negligence among the general population of
Ahmedabad city. 500 Peoples voluntary participated in the study. Peoples were asked to respond anonymously
to a structured questionnaire which dealt with their views, perception, knowledge and attitude toward
medical negligence.In the present study, out of 500 participants, 69% were male,58.4% were aged between
21-40years & 56.8% were graduate & postgraduate. The majority of people have quite good knowledge about
medical negligence, but less knowledge about legal proceedings regarding medical negligence. Educational
seminar and awareness programs on this subject may helpful for them and for medical professionals also.
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