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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 16, 2012; 4(6): 227-230
Published online Jun 16, 2012. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v4.i6.227
Published online Jun 16, 2012. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v4.i6.227
Informed consent for digestive endoscopy
Marcela Kopacova, Jan Bures, 2nd Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at Hradec Králové, University Teaching Hospital, Sokolská 581, 500 05 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
Author contributions: Kopacova M and Bures J contributed equally to this work.
Supported by The research project, No. MZO 00179906 from the Ministry of Health, Czech Republic
Correspondence to: Marcela Kopáčová, MD, PhD, 2nd Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine at Hradec Králové, University Teaching Hospital, Sokolská 581, 500 05 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. kopacmar@fnhk.cz
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Received: October 20, 2011
Revised: May 7, 2012
Accepted: May 27, 2012
Published online: June 16, 2012
Revised: May 7, 2012
Accepted: May 27, 2012
Published online: June 16, 2012
Abstract
Informed consent is necessary in good clinical practice. It is based on the patient´s ability to understand the information about the proposed procedure, the potential consequences and complications, and alternative options. The information is written in understandable language and is fortified by verbal discussion between physician and patient. The aim is to explain the problem, answer all questions and to ensure that the patient understands the problems and is able to make a decision. The theory is clear but what happens in daily practice?
Keywords: Informed consent; Endoscopy; Written consent; Uninformed consent