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Communication and informed consent.

Terrance L Albrecht1, Melissa M Franks, John C Ruckdeschel

  • 1Communication and Behavioral Oncology Program, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. albrecht@karmanos.org

Current Opinion in Oncology
|June 4, 2005
PubMed
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Effective communication during cancer informed consent is poorly understood, with limited research on how oncologists explain treatment and clinical trial details to patients. Personal interaction remains crucial for ethical informed consent.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Medical Ethics
  • Health Communication

Background:

  • Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical medical practice.
  • Effective communication is vital for patient understanding and decision-making in cancer care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent cancer research literature on communication quality during the informed consent process for adult and pediatric patients.
  • To identify gaps in empirical evidence regarding how healthcare providers communicate treatment and clinical trial information.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of recent cancer research literature.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on the informed consent process in oncology.

Main Results:

  • Limited empirical evidence exists on the quality of communication during informed consent.

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  • Significant variations in communication practices were observed across different oncology settings, patient populations, and cultural contexts.
  • Little is known about the specific methods oncologists use to explain complex information.

    • Conclusions:

    • Despite knowledge gaps, personal interaction between healthcare providers and patients is essential for informed consent.
    • Further empirical research is needed to understand and improve communication during cancer informed consent.