Attitudes and practices towards health care ethics among health care providers of a tertiary care centre: A cross-sectional study

Abstract

Background: National Medical Commission enforce high ethical standards in all aspects of 
medical services and lay down policies and codes to ensure observance of professional ethics 
in medical profession. 
Methods: A cross-sectional was done among resident and intern doctors of a tertiary care 
institute for a period of two months to obtain information on ethics and related components. 
Their attitude, practices and awareness towards ethics were also enquired. Analysis was done 
using SPSS software for quantitative variables. Proportions were derived. Chi-square test and 
fisher exact test was applied.