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Informed Consent for Academic Surgeons: A Curriculum-Based Update
Steven E Raper1, Johncy Joseph2
1Associate Professor and Vice-chair for Quality and Risk Management, Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Mededportal : the Journal of Teaching and Learning Resources
|October 5, 2020
Summary
This study shows that a concise, contemporary review of informed consent principles was well-received by academic surgeons. The course improved understanding and satisfaction, highlighting its value in surgical practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Surgical Education
Background:
- Informed consent is crucial in the surgeon-patient relationship.
- Evolving principles necessitate updated understanding for surgeons.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a concise, contemporary review of informed consent principles.
- To assess the reception and understanding of the course material by academic surgeons.
Main Methods:
- A curriculum covering ethicohistorical, legal principles, and new developments in consent.
- Anonymous evaluations and a postcourse quiz were used to assess the program.
Main Results:
- 85% faculty participation with overwhelmingly positive evaluations (average > 4.5/5).
- A majority of participants answered all quiz questions correctly, indicating good understanding.
Conclusions:
- A short course effectively updated surgeons on informed consent.
- The program demonstrated favorable reception, satisfaction, and improved understanding of critical surgical practice elements.
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