Conocimiento médico y aplicación del documento de voluntades anticipadas para la toma de decisiones

This study investigated the knowledge, applicability, and barriers related to advance directives document (ADD) among healthcare professionals at the San Ignacio University Hospital in Bogotá, Colombia. Quantitative surveys were applied, which will be followed by semi-structured interviews to assess the understanding and experiences of doctors regarding the ADD. The results showed that 79.2% of participants recognize the importance of planning medical wishes, and 92.5% know that doctors must respect the ADD by law. However, only 75% would recommend it, and only 67.9% are aware of the moral obligation to transfer the case to another professional if they do not want to follow the patient’s wishes. A gap in knowledge of the process and barriers such as lack of time and training in communication were identified. The findings highlight the need to improve training and resources to incorporate the ADD into clinical practice.