Knowledge of Dentistry Patients about Patients' Bill of Right in Dentistry

Abstract

Background and Objectives: All individuals have specific rights within healthcare system and patient’s bill of rights is regarded as person’s knowledge in health context. Awareness about patient’s bill of rights by the patient and healthcare staff is considered as an important part of delivering high quality healthcare services. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on the patients who referred to dental clinics and private offices in Tabriz in northwest of Iran. Study sample consisted of 500 participants. A total number of 600 health centers were identified in 10 regions. In each region, according to the number of health centers, 20% of health centers were selected randomly. Within clinics, five participants were chosen based on random. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23 and applying Pearson Chi-square test. Results: Among 500 distributed questionnaires, most of the participants (31.9%) were in 25-34 years old range. In awareness and knowledge section, 94.8% of the participants believed that dentist must give enough information about the procedure before and after treatment. Regarding the right to have access to health record, only 40% believed that they have right to get access to their health record. Conclusion: Education level has a significant impact on the awareness level of patients toward patient’s bill of rights. Encouraging individuals to continue education in higher levels and delivering information about patient’s bill of rights through media will promote individuals’ health.

Keywords

• patient’s rights
• health information
• dentistry