Discussing surgical innovation with patients: a qualitative study of surgeons' and governance representatives' views.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Little is known about how innovative surgical procedures are introduced and discussed with patients. This qualitative study aimed to explore perspectives on information provision and consent prior to innovative surgical procedures.

Design

Qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically.

Participants

42 interviews were conducted (26 surgeons and 16 governance representatives).

Setting

Surgeons and governance representatives recruited from various surgical specialties and National Health Service (NHS) Trusts across England, UK.

Results

Participants stated that if a procedure was innovative, patients should be provided with additional information extending beyond that g

SUBMITTER: Zahra J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7651722 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature