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Informed consent for interventional radiology procedures: a survey detailing current European practice.

H M O'Dwyer1, S M Lyon, T Fotheringham

  • 1Department of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, The Royal College of Surgeons Medical School, Dublin, Ireland.

Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|February 3, 2004
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European interventional radiologists often obtain patient consent immediately before procedures, deviating from the 24-hour guideline. Many are dissatisfied with current informed consent policies, highlighting a need for improved practices in interventional radiology.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiology
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Official guidelines recommend obtaining informed consent for interventional radiology procedures more than 24 hours prior to the procedure.
  • This recommendation has significant implications for the practicalities of interventional radiology practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the proportion of European interventional radiologists adhering to the 24-hour informed consent guideline.
  • To identify current practices and opinions regarding informed consent in interventional radiology.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-question anonymous questionnaire was distributed to 786 European interventional radiologists.
  • The questionnaire assessed working practices, opinions on consent, use of consent forms, patient information leaflets, and perceived patient understanding.
Keywords:
Empirical ApproachProfessional Patient Relationship

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  • Replies were analyzed to quantify adherence to guidelines and identify common practices.

    • Main Results:

    • 32.3% of questionnaires were returned, with 56% of consent/re-consent obtained in the interventional suite.
    • Only 50% obtained consent >24 hours prior; 48.8% obtained it immediately before some procedures.
    • Junior staff obtained consent in 58% of cases, and 82% did not use specific consent forms.

    Conclusions:

    • Over 50% of respondents are dissatisfied with their informed consent policies.
    • There is a clear need for interventional radiology societies to advocate for and develop formal, standardized informed consent guidelines.
    • Improving current policies may involve enhancing the role of radiology nursing staff and utilizing radiology outpatient clinics.