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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Surgical Practice

Background:

  • Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical medical practice.
  • Previous SAGES publications have addressed informed consent for research and new technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide guidance on the purpose and process of obtaining informed consent in surgery.
  • To offer a resource for both practicing surgeons and patients.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a statement by the SAGES Ethics Committee.
  • Review and approval by the SAGES Board of Governors.
  • Compilation based on established ethical principles and literature.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive statement on informed consent for surgical intervention.
  • Guidance tailored for surgeons and patients.

Conclusions:

  • The statement serves as a reference for ethical informed consent in surgical settings.
  • It reinforces the importance of well-established principles in patient care.