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Measuring Impact of Simulation-Based Informed Consent Training on Surgical Intern's Long-Term Confidence.

Gwyneth A Sullivan¹, Kelly Harmon¹, Genevieve F Gill-Wiehl¹

¹Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.

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Summary

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A training program improved surgical interns' confidence in obtaining informed consent. This program, incorporating didactics and patient encounters, was well-received and may enhance long-term physician confidence.

Keywords:

Informed consent communication patient simulation residency and internship simulation training

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Medical Education
Surgical Training
Informed Consent

Background:

Physician confidence in obtaining informed consent is crucial for patient care.
Existing training programs may not adequately prepare surgical interns for this complex communication task.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the long-term impact of a novel training program on surgical interns' confidence in obtaining informed consent.
To assess attending physicians' confidence in interns' informed consent abilities post-intervention.

Main Methods:

A prospective cohort study involving general surgery interns.
Training included didactics, standardized patient encounters, and procedure-specific guides.
Confidence assessed via surveys for interns (trained vs. untrained) and attending physicians.

Main Results:

Intern confidence in discussing benefits improved significantly (p=0.03).
Overall intern confidence showed a positive trend (p=0.08).
Interns reported high satisfaction (80-90%) with training components.

Conclusions:

An intern-focused informed consent training program utilizing didactics and standardized patient encounters is perceived as valuable.
This training may foster sustained improvements in physician confidence regarding informed consent processes.