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Consent in Interventional Radiology-How Can We Make It Better?
Tia Forsman1, Sara Silberstein2, Eric J Keller3
112321The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
Informed consent in interventional radiology is often inconsistent. This review explores challenges and proposes strategies to enhance patient understanding and consent processes in this specialized field.
Area of Science:
- Medical Practice
- Patient Communication
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Informed consent is crucial for the clinician-patient relationship.
- Current consent practices often lack consistency and completeness.
- Interventional radiology faces unique challenges due to limited public awareness and rapid procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review challenges in obtaining informed consent in interventional radiology.
- To outline ideal consent practices.
- To suggest approaches for improving consent in this field.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on informed consent.
- Analysis of specific challenges within interventional radiology.
- Synthesis of best practices and improvement strategies.
Main Results:
- Inconsistent and incomplete consent practices are prevalent.
- Interventional radiology's unique characteristics complicate the consent process.
- Specific strategies can enhance consent quality.
Conclusions:
- Improving informed consent in interventional radiology requires addressing unique practice challenges.
- Enhanced patient communication and standardized processes are key.
- Further research and implementation of best practices are recommended.
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