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Informed consent in ENT. Patient's judgement about a specific consensus form.
R Albera1, P Argentero, S Bonziglia
1Department of Clinical Physiopathology, II Section of ENT, University of Turin Italy. roberto.albera@unito.it
Summary
Patients highly value comprehensive informed consent processes. A study found over 70% of surgical patients rated detailed information as good or very good, indicating strong acceptance of thorough doctor-patient communication.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Patient Communication
- Surgical Consent
Background:
- Informed consent is crucial for medical procedures, yet standardized practices among physicians are lacking.
- Previous work outlined a detailed approach to obtaining informed consent, encompassing diagnosis rationale and treatment options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate patient acceptance of a comprehensive informed consent method.
- To assess patient satisfaction with the information provided regarding their medical condition and treatment.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was administered to 254 hospitalized patients scheduled for surgery.
- Patients provided feedback on the quality and sufficiency of the information received.
Main Results:
- Over 70% of patients found the information provided to be quite or very good.
- 90% of patients considered the information sufficient or better.
- The patient-doctor relationship was positively evaluated, with patients emphasizing the importance of being informed.
Conclusions:
- The implemented comprehensive informed consent procedure was well-received by patients.
- Patient satisfaction is linked to the thoroughness and clarity of information provided by healthcare professionals.