Informed Consent for Academic Surgeons: A Curriculum-Based Update.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The principles of consent are evolving but remain an important part of the surgeon-patient relationship. The goal of this course was a concise, contemporary review of the principles of informed consent that would be favorably received by academic surgeons.

Methods

The curriculum consisted of ethicohistorical and legal principles, current requirements, and new consent developments. An anonymous, voluntary evaluation tool was used to assess strengths and opportunities for improvement. A short postcourse quiz was developed to assess understanding.

Results

Eighty-five percent of the surgery department faculty participated. Evaluations were overwhelmingly positive, all elements having weighted averages of greater than 4.5 on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = stro

SUBMITTER: Raper SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7528671 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature