NY Times article entitled "Doctor and Patient -- Treating Patients as Partners, by Way of Informed Consent." This article explores the complexity of discussing informed consent with patients and how the understanding of medical procedures goes beyond a simple discussion of the risks and benefits. Is it appropriate for physicians to have patients sign consent forms without proper training to do so? How might informed consent be better collected?
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Patient Consent Forms
NY Times article entitled "Doctor and Patient -- Treating Patients as Partners, by Way of Informed Consent." This article explores the complexity of discussing informed consent with patients and how the understanding of medical procedures goes beyond a simple discussion of the risks and benefits. Is it appropriate for physicians to have patients sign consent forms without proper training to do so? How might informed consent be better collected?
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