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Recall of informed consent after endoscopic procedures
1Divisions of Colorectal Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden 08103.
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Obtaining informed consent for endoscopic procedures, whether immediately before or several days prior, does not impact patient recall. This finding suggests flexibility in scheduling informed consent discussions for procedures like colonoscopy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Ethics
- Patient Education
Background:
- Informed consent is crucial for patient autonomy and ethical medical practice.
- The timing of informed consent may influence patient comprehension and recall of procedure details.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of informed consent timing on patient recall before endoscopic procedures.
- To compare recall of informed consent elements between immediate and delayed consent groups.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, randomized study involving 60 patients undergoing colonoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
- Patients were randomized to receive informed consent either 24-72 hours before or immediately prior to the procedure.
- Recall was assessed one to three days postprocedure.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant difference was observed in the overall recall of informed consent between the two groups.
- Recall of specific elements of informed consent, including indication, risks, benefits, and alternatives, was similar in both groups.
Conclusions:
- The timing of obtaining informed consent for endoscopic procedures does not significantly affect patient recall.
- Healthcare providers can obtain informed consent immediately before or several days prior to procedures like colonoscopy with similar recall outcomes.
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