Limitations of informed consent in routine clinical practice - An observational survey study to characterize patient populations with limited understanding of the routine informed consent process in an anaesthesia clinic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Informed consent is a fundamental component of patient autonomy and legal protection. Effective understanding of medical information depends on health literacy, which is influenced by factors such as age, educational level and cognitive ability. This study aims to identify patient groups with limited understanding of the informed consent process for anaesthesia and to assess the factors influencing their understanding.

Methods

A monocentric, prospective, observational survey study was conducted at the Anaesthesia Clinic of the University Hospital of Leipzig. A total of 501 patients were interviewed using a structured questionnaire, 489 were analysed for demographic data. 12 patients were excluded in the first place due to incomplete data and a further 135 could no

SUBMITTER: Bar E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12312230 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature