![]() With this information, they can better form realistic expectations leading to overall enhanced patient satisfaction. As they are more educated on what to expect and what is to come, they can feel a part of the decision-making by having the tools to ask more questions and be involved in their care. 1 With the patient feeling informed, they can have greater trust and confidence in their surgeon. As the physician shares his/her details and opinions about a procedure, it is the patient that weighs these alternatives against their life experiences and values to determine what is the best option for them. We believe consent is a task shared by the physician and the patient. It allows patients to have better insight into their care and for the surgeon to set expectations and communicate more effectively. Empowering patients by teaching them about the risks, benefits, and alternatives, as well as the basic steps of the procedure they are about to undergo has a multitude of positive effects. There are a myriad of reasons for this, and we can continue to improve these results. Yet, we were below 50% in terms of adequate understanding of the procedure based on our data. This process requires further scrutinization.īased on the answers given, patients for the most part have an understanding of the most common risks, benefits, and alternatives for each procedure. Thus far, there has not been an adequate system put in place to assess if the patient has an appropriate understanding to create an informed decision. Unfortunately, it is up to the physician’s subjective assessment to determine if a patient has adequate comprehension of a procedure, and patient’s oftentimes fail to ask questions for a variety of reasons, including lack of understanding, embarrassment, language barriers, or just needing more time. Often, consent is formalized by acknowledgment by way of a signed medical legal document. In these instances, the patient may be alone or accompanied by their support system of family or friends. Verbal communication is the most typical method of obtaining consent in surgical practice. We engage in this process daily, which involves ensuring voluntariness, capacity, comprehension, and disclosure. Patient autonomy is one of the core principles in medical ethics and involves honoring the patient’s choice to accept or decline care, given that the patient has decision-making capacity and is deemed competent. ![]() ![]() All subjects Allied Health Cardiology & Cardiovascular Medicine Dentistry Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Endocrinology & Metabolism Environmental Science General Medicine Geriatrics Infectious Diseases Medico-legal Neurology Nursing Nutrition Obstetrics & Gynecology Oncology Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Otolaryngology Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care Pediatrics Pharmacology & Toxicology Psychiatry & Psychology Public Health Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine Radiology Research Methods & Evaluation Rheumatology Surgery Tropical Medicine Veterinary Medicine Cell Biology Clinical Biochemistry Environmental Science Life Sciences Neuroscience Pharmacology & Toxicology Biomedical Engineering Engineering & Computing Environmental Engineering Materials Science Anthropology & Archaeology Communication & Media Studies Criminology & Criminal Justice Cultural Studies Economics & Development Education Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies Family Studies Gender Studies Geography Gerontology & Aging Group Studies History Information Science Interpersonal Violence Language & Linguistics Law Management & Organization Studies Marketing & Hospitality Music Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution Philosophy Politics & International Relations Psychoanalysis Psychology & Counseling Public Administration Regional Studies Religion Research Methods & Evaluation Science & Society Studies Social Work & Social Policy Sociology Special Education Urban Studies & Planning BROWSE JOURNALSĪs physicians, we have taken an oath to abide by the principles of medical ethics and strive to have transparent and honest conversations with our patients to educate and make clinical decisions.
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