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[Preoperative patient education in plastic surgery]
F W Peter1, K Peter, R Büttemeyer
1Klinik für Plastische Chirurgie und Schwerbrandverletzte der Berufsgenossenschaftlichen Kliniken Bergmannsheil, Universitätsklinik der Ruhu-Universität Bochum.
Summary
Informed consent is required for medical operations, detailing important facts and specific risks. Exceptions exist for critically injured patients unable to provide consent, with information varying based on treatment urgency.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Informed Consent Law