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[Role of nursing informed consent]

K Hamaguchi1

  • 1Department of Nursing, Higashi Sapporo Hospital, Japan.

[Hokkaido Igaku Zasshi] the Hokkaido Journal of Medical Science
|April 18, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Informed consent, a key part of shared decision-making, impacts patient outcomes like length of stay. Nurses play a crucial role in supporting patients through this process, but require enhanced skills and active participation.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Nursing Practice
  • Patient Communication

Context:

  • Informed consent is vital in medical practice and influences patient outcomes.
  • Studies indicate a link between informed consent and reduced patient length of stay.
  • Patient understanding of diagnosis, particularly for younger cancer patients, is critical in home care settings.

Purpose:

  • To explore the multifaceted roles of nursing in facilitating informed consent.
  • To identify challenges and areas for improvement in nursing's involvement in informed consent processes.
  • To emphasize informed consent as a shared decision-making communication process between patients and healthcare providers.

Summary:

  • Nursing roles in informed consent include supporting patient decision-making through active listening, information disclosure, and psychological support.
  • Nurses advocate for patients, help them understand medical explanations, foster positive patient-provider relationships, and coordinate care.
  • Key challenges include nurses perceiving a limited role, the need for improved professional skills and knowledge, and the necessity for more active, independent nursing performance.

Impact:

  • Enhancing nursing's role in informed consent can improve patient understanding and outcomes.
  • Addressing current challenges can lead to more effective shared decision-making and patient-centered care.
  • Empowering nurses to act more actively and independently in informed consent is crucial for ethical medical practice.

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