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. 2014 Jul;38(7):1594-604.
doi: 10.1007/s00268-014-2588-x.

Elements for adequate informed consent in the surgical context

Hernando Abaunza  1 , Klaus Romero
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Elements for adequate informed consent in the surgical context

Hernando Abaunza et al. World J Surg. 2014 Jul.

Abstract

Given a history of atrocities and violations of ethical principles, several documents and regulations have been issued by a wide variety of organizations. They aim at ensuring that health care and clinical research adhere to defined ethical principles. A fundamental component was devised to ensure that the individual has been provided the necessary information to make an informed decision regarding health care or participation in clinical research. This article summarizes the history and regulations for informed consent and discusses suggested components for adequate consent forms for daily clinical practice in surgery as well as clinical research.

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