Browsing School of Bio-Medical Sciences (Bio-Medical) by Subject "Informed consent"
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Attitudes and practices of herbalists towards the informed consent process
(Makerere University, 2022)Introduction: Informed Consent (IC) is a major cornerstone in medical ethics that is expected to be implemented universally in healthcare. The growing use of herbal medicines in developing countries has aroused concerns, ... -
Informed consent knowledge, experiences and perspectives among clients receiving non-surgical healthcare services at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: In medical ethics, healthcare providers have a moral obligation to ensure that all information about the patient’s condition and any proposed procedures are communicated and that the patient is not harmed. This ... -
Participants’ understanding of informed consent for genomic research: a case of the CAfGEN study.
(Makerere University, 2020-07)Introduction: For informed consent to be valid, prospective participants are required to have adequate understanding of research prior to making decisions about participation. Studies have reported that participants in ... -
Perspectives of patients with advanced cancer on information disclosure during the informed consent process for clinical care at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Informed consent is a widely accepted legal, ethical and regulatory requirement in medical care and research, but its practice varies by context and the reality often differs from the theoretical ideals. Disclosure of ...