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Background <p>Patient rights are essential for providing quality healthcare and upholding ethical medical practices. This study aimed to evaluate awareness of patient rights among educated Egyptians and assess adherence to these rights from the patients’ perspective. An online survey was conducted that targeted educated Egyptian adults with at least a secondary education. A structured questionnaire was used, and a total of 502 participants completed the survey. Data were collected on participants’ awareness of patient rights and their experiences regarding the implementation of these rights. </p> Results <p>Most respondents were female (61%), aged 18–40 years (89.2%), single (73.7%), and held at least a bachelor’s degree (85%). The sample was predominantly from urban areas, with private clinics as the primary healthcare providers (56.6%). According to a binary threshold (≥ 50% correct responses), 87.5% of the participants demonstrated adequate awareness of patient rights, such as respect, privacy, confidentiality, and clear explanations of medical conditions. However, when Bloom’s weighted knowledge score was used, overall awareness decreased to 52.6%. A lower level of awareness was found in areas such as seeking second opinions, knowing healthcare providers’ identities, and providing informed consent. Sociodemographic factors, including age, marital status, employment, and residence, significantly impacted knowledge scores. While most respondents reported positive experiences with emergency and first aid services, gaps in transparency, second opinions, informed consent, and complaint procedures were identified. Overall, 66.1% of the participants reported good adherence to patient rights.</p> Conclusions <p>Most participants demonstrated satisfactory awareness and practice of patient rights. Younger age, marital status, employment, and residence were significant predictors of knowledge level. While awareness was high under binary scoring, Bloom’s framework revealed underlying knowledge gaps, suggesting that surface-level awareness might conceal a limited understanding. Improving patient education, promoting transparency, and involving patients in treatment decisions are crucial to empower patients and ensure the full implementation of their rights in Egypt.</p>

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Awareness versus practice: an online survey of patient rights among educated Egyptians

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    2026年3月18日

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  • Hoda Ahmed Basyoni,
  • Asmaa Mohammad Moawad,
  • Ebtehal Mohammed,
  • Youssef Mohsen Ashmawy,
  • Heba Mohamed Aboubakr

摘要

Background

Patient rights are essential for providing quality healthcare and upholding ethical medical practices. This study aimed to evaluate awareness of patient rights among educated Egyptians and assess adherence to these rights from the patients’ perspective. An online survey was conducted that targeted educated Egyptian adults with at least a secondary education. A structured questionnaire was used, and a total of 502 participants completed the survey. Data were collected on participants’ awareness of patient rights and their experiences regarding the implementation of these rights.

Results

Most respondents were female (61%), aged 18–40 years (89.2%), single (73.7%), and held at least a bachelor’s degree (85%). The sample was predominantly from urban areas, with private clinics as the primary healthcare providers (56.6%). According to a binary threshold (≥ 50% correct responses), 87.5% of the participants demonstrated adequate awareness of patient rights, such as respect, privacy, confidentiality, and clear explanations of medical conditions. However, when Bloom’s weighted knowledge score was used, overall awareness decreased to 52.6%. A lower level of awareness was found in areas such as seeking second opinions, knowing healthcare providers’ identities, and providing informed consent. Sociodemographic factors, including age, marital status, employment, and residence, significantly impacted knowledge scores. While most respondents reported positive experiences with emergency and first aid services, gaps in transparency, second opinions, informed consent, and complaint procedures were identified. Overall, 66.1% of the participants reported good adherence to patient rights.

Conclusions

Most participants demonstrated satisfactory awareness and practice of patient rights. Younger age, marital status, employment, and residence were significant predictors of knowledge level. While awareness was high under binary scoring, Bloom’s framework revealed underlying knowledge gaps, suggesting that surface-level awareness might conceal a limited understanding. Improving patient education, promoting transparency, and involving patients in treatment decisions are crucial to empower patients and ensure the full implementation of their rights in Egypt.