Ahmed M Al-Wathinani, Abdullah A AlHokair, Abdullah Z Almeshari, Faisal Saud Alsaqri, Faisal M Aldaihan, Assem Saleh Alrumeh, Abdulaziz A AlOtaibi, Ibrahim Abdullah Alkanhal, Mohammed Aljuaid, Malek Khalid Albusair, Abdulaziz Ali Alluhayb, Krzysztof Goniewicz
INTRODUCTION: Ethical dilemmas in healthcare, particularly in emergency medical services (EMS), present significant challenges for healthcare workers (HCWs), necessitating a profound understanding of ethics and decision-making. This study assesses the ethical awareness and practices among HCWs in emergency departments of tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia, aiming to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 256 HCWs, including physicians, nurses, and administrative staff, in emergency departments across tertiary hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia...
2024: Risk Management and Healthcare Policy