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What should we tell women preoperatively?
Author(s) -
O'Mahony Fidelma,
Koutoukos Ioannis,
Me Vijay
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.8.3.165.27252
Subject(s) - informed consent , process (computing) , relation (database) , medical education , medicine , medical information , psychology , family medicine , computer science , alternative medicine , pathology , database , operating system
This article aims to show the significance of the consent process. It provides guidance on consent in gynaecological surgery and the areas that must be covered. The content of the preoperative discussion and the means of conveying information, including the risks of complications and unexpected surgical procedures, are considered. The competencies of doctors to provide information are discussed, as well as where to find sources of information. We conclude that the education and training requirements of doctors and medical students need to be addressed in relation to the information needs of women. In particular, doctors and medical students should be aware of consent law, recent case law and the necessity for effective communication skills, as well as having the necessary knowledge and skills with regard to surgical procedures.