Does written informed consent adequately inform surgical patients? A cross sectional study

Does written informed consent adequately inform surgical patients? A cross sectional study

Abstract Background Informed consent (IC) is an essential step in helping patients be aware of consequences of their treatment decisions. With surgery, it is vitally important for patients to understand the risks and benefits of the procedure and decide accordingly. We explored whether a written IC...

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Main Authors: Erminia Agozzino, Sharon Borrelli, Mariagrazia Cancellieri, Fabiola Michela Carfora, Teresa Di Lorenzo, Francesco Attena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Ethics
Subjects:
Informed consent
Medical ethics
Surgery
Hospital
Italy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-018-0340-z

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