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Informed consent for surgery: Do our current practices conform to the accepted standards?

Author(s)
Bushra Ashraf Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad, Pakistan
Nasira Tasnim Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad, Pakistan
Muhammad Saaiq Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad, Pakistan
Khaleeq-Uz-Zaman Department of Neurosurgery, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University (SZABMU), Islamabad, Pakistan
Abstract
A qualitative investigation was undertaken to determine and analyse the pattern of existing practices regarding informed consent for surgery at PIMS, Islamabad. Adult postoperative patients who had undergone surgical interventions were randomly selected face-to-face with the help of a team of junior doctors. A questionnaire was employed for data collection and the responses of the patients to the questions regarding various attributes of the consent process were analysed. Overall inadequacy existed in the prevailing practices. There is a need to revisit the consent related practices and make the process more informed and adequate. Instead of taking it as a casual formality, our doctors should regard it as an equally important exercise equivalent to other components of care such as the surgery itself. Key Words: Consent. Informed consent. Surgery.
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Page(s) 775-777
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Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 24, Issue: 10, Year: 2014

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