JPERM

Objective: This study aims to investigate physician’s experience and attitude toward adverse drug reactions (ADRs)for appropriate and effective response in the field. Methods: The questionnaire was conducted by physicians. Theresults were statistically analyzed by using the SPSS 19.0 program and chi-square test was conducted. Results:119 physicians took part in the survey. 99.1% of the physicians worried about ADRs and ‘hypnotics and sedatives’was most concerned drug. And 57.9% of physicians thought their patients worried about ADRs. Most ofphysicians explained ADRs to patients immediately but only for some drugs, not every drug. And the most commoncause of this was time pressure. Although most physicians expected their patient’s response to ADRs optimistic,around 20% physicians worried about declined doctor-patient relationship. Almost half of the physiciansthought ADRs were not anyone’s responsibility. Physicians thought the cost should be borne by the patients orthe government. For the appropriate and effective response to ADRs in the field, it was proposed the improvementof the system about physicians, education for the trainees including medical students, interns and residents,health education for patients and the public. Conclusion: For the appropriate and effective response to ADRs inthe field, it was proposed the improvement of the system, education for the trainees and health education for patientsand the public. (JPERM 2011;4:71-81): Adverse drug reactions; Physician’s experience and attitude

Keywords Adverse drug reactions, Physician’s experience and attitude