A survey of the current practice of the informed consent process in general surgery in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT: Additional non-English language abstract (in Dutch)

Background

A properly conducted surgical informed consent process (SIC) allows patients to authorize an invasive procedure with full comprehension of relevant information including involved risks. Current practice of SIC may differ from the ideal situation. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether SIC practiced by Dutch general surgeons and residents is adequate with involvement of all required elements.

Methods

All members of the Dutch Society of Surgery received an online multiple choice questionnaire evaluating various aspects of SIC.

Results

A total of 453 questionnaires obtained from surgeons and residents representing >95% of all Dutch hospitals were eligible for analysis (response rate 30%). Knowledge on SI

SUBMITTER: Leclercq WK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3804026 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature