Limitations of informed consent in routine clinical practice - An observational survey study to characterize patient populations with limited understanding of the routine informed consent process in an anaesthesia clinic

Limitations of informed consent in routine clinical practice - An observational survey study to characterize patient populations with limited understanding of the routine informed consent process in an anaesthesia clinic

Abstract Background Informed consent is a fundamental component of patient autonomy and legal protection. Effective understanding of medical information depends on health literacy, which is influenced by factors such as age, educational level and cognitive ability. This study aims to identify patien...

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Main Authors: Elisabeth Bär, Tobias Bock, Bettina Bock, Anne Goldbach, Julia Heusner, Saskia Schuppener, Sven Bercker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Informed consent
Health literacy
Anaesthesia consultation
Preoperative education
Socioeconomic factors in healthcare
Ethical aspects of informed consent
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03275-9
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