Developing an International Framework for Informed Consent in Plastic Surgery: A Focus on Cosmetic Breast Augmentation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Informed consent is a fundamental pillar of patient rights and is an essential part of good clinical practice. In 2019, the International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies launched a survey to collect feedback on informed consent practices, with an aim to develop an international guideline for cosmetic surgery.

Methods

A 15-question survey was sent to delegates of the International Confederation of Plastic Surgery Societies for dissemination to their national society members. The survey comprised a range of quantitative and qualitative questions. Descriptive and thematic analysis was performed.

Results

There were 364 respondents. Over half of the respondents reported no local informed consent policy, whereas others noted national society, specialis

SUBMITTER: Cooter RD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10635618 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature