The informed consent process is, basically, a communication between the patient and the surgeon that culminated in the agreement of the patient to undergo a specific medical procedure. Any right to free choice patient can only be exercised effectively if the patient has sufficient information so they can make an intelligent decision. So, the crux of informed consent is disclosure.
The essential elements of revelation to be supplied to the patient include:
1. The nature of the proposed procedure.
2. The reason the procedure is suggested.
3. The benefits of the procedure
4. The risks and complications of the procedure
5. Alternative procedures.
Your inquiry should have addressed all the above issues. Following this, However, detailed consent form has also been devised which in turn reveals most of the issues raised above and should be signed on the day of surgery. You must understand that this is a legal necessity and that all hospitals require this before any admission of the patient to surgery.
Because of the detailed nature of this document, However, it seems appropriate to allow plenty of time to read this before actually signing the same day of surgery. Por lo tanto, a sample of informed consent is attached on the following pages. Por favor, read this very carefully and take note of any questions you may have, so the Sr. Karidis can address them before acceptance.
Please note that the signature and acceptance of the points in the consent form does not affect your statutory rights.
Should, please understand that this description is not meant to scare or alarm you. In fact, as already mentioned, most of the points have been highlighted during consultation. In general, it is simply a new effort to make better informed so you can give or withhold consent to the treatment accordingly.
Truly, although this consent form is very detailed to outline the situations and conditions that theoretically may arise as a result of surgery (however small an opportunity), it is also important to note that the vast majority of patients recover without problems without experiencing any of the aforementioned complications. However also, Informed consent was not informed consent if not at least aware of most, if not all-possible complications.
Always remember that being knowledgeable allows you to be in control and therefore, It is in your best interest.
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