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1Nursing Research Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.
AORN Journal
|April 1, 1993
Summary
Informed surgical consent is crucial. Perioperative nurses must respect patient autonomy and understand advance directives for safe surgical care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Surgical Nursing
Background:
- Surgery and anesthesia carry inherent risks.
- Informed patient choice is a cornerstone of ethical healthcare.
- Advance directives are vital legal documents for patient decision-making.
Keywords:
Death and Euthanasia