Social Groups’ View Points Pertaining to Medical Ethics Practice in Mosul

Abstract

Background & Objectives: The aim of the present study is to investigate the perspective and opinions of a representative sample of social groups regarding physicians' medical ethics' practice. Subjects and Methods: A exploration of point of view of social group conducted by a self-administered questionnaire distributed to a convenient sample from various localities including University of Mosul, primary and intermediate schools, and various governmental and private enterprises. Results: From 48 respondents 54.2% agreed that there are an intentional or unintentional ignorance of patients' rights from the physicians and only 41.7% considered that most of the population has trusted the physicians. On the other hand, more than three quarters (77.1%) of the sample considered that ethical and humanistic side of medical practice are more important than physicians’ scientific qualifications and capabilities. While, half of the study sample (50%) was not sure that most of the physicians have a clear vision about their commitment to patients and society