Does written informed consent adequately inform surgical patients? A cross sectional study
Abstract Background Informed consent (IC) is an essential step in helping patients be aware of consequences of their treatment decisions. With surgery, it is vitally important for patients to understand the risks and benefits of the procedure and decide accordingly. We explored whether a written IC...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Medical Ethics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12910-018-0340-z |