The Relationship Between Knowledge of the Medical Code of Ethnics and the Attitudes of Intership Doctors in Improving the Safety of High-Alert Medications with Look-Alike, Sound A-like (LASA)

Abstract

Medication errors involving Look-Alike Sound-Alike (LASA) drugs pose a critical risk to patient safety, particularly among less experienced internship doctors. Mastery of the Indonesian Medical Code of Ethics (KODEKI) serves as an essential moral foundation to promote vigilance in clinical practice.To evaluate the correlation between KODEKI knowledge and the attitudes of internship doctors toward improving LASA medication safety in Jambi City. Methods: This quantitative analytic research adopted a cross-sectional approach. Utilizing purposive sampling, 55 internship doctors at hospitals and health centers in Jambi City were enrolled from May to June 2026. Data were gathered through questionnaires and analyzed using the Pearson product-moment correlation test.  Results: Most respondents demonstrated 'Good' KODEKI knowledge (76.4%) and a 'Positive' attitude toward LASA drug safety (78.2%). Bivariate analysis confirmed a strong, statistically significant correlation between ethical awareness and professional attitude (r = 0.795; p = 0.000). Conclusion: A strong, significant positive relationship exists between medical ethics knowledge and internship doctors' attitudes. Enhanced ethical understanding directly fosters a more proactive stance in reinforcing LASA drug management safety to preserve patient well-being.