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Informed consent in head and neck surgery.

A G Maran1

  • 1Otolaryngology Unit, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.

Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences
|August 1, 1990
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Informed consent is a growing concern in medical negligence cases. This study surveyed otolaryngologists to understand current practices regarding patient advice and surgical risks.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Law
  • Patient Rights
  • Surgical Ethics

Background:

  • Informed consent is increasingly central to medical negligence discussions.
  • The Sidaway case in the UK highlighted issues surrounding informed consent.
  • Understanding patient consent involves communicating advice, consequences of non-adherence, and specific/general surgical risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess current practices in obtaining informed consent within otolaryngology.
  • To identify the methods and extent of information provided to patients before procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A postal survey was conducted.
  • Members of the Scottish and North of England Otolaryngological Societies were targeted.

Main Results:

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  • Data on current informed consent practices in otolaryngology were collected.
  • The survey aimed to establish a baseline understanding of physician-patient communication regarding treatments and risks.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides insights into the state of informed consent in otolaryngology.
  • Findings can inform future guidelines and training for healthcare professionals on patient communication and consent procedures.