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Informed Consent and the Surgical Patient


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Informed Consent and the Surgical Patient
An overview of the importance and process of obtaining informed consent from the patient before undergoing surgery.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages) | 5 sources | 2002 United States


Paper Summary:

This paper focuses on the importance of obtaining informed consent before a surgical procedure. The patient, whose body is to be operated upon, needs to know about possible risks and complications involved in the procedure along with all the benefits that he can reap from the surgery in order to make an informed decision. The paper highlights the common features of an informed consent document and also discusses the role played by registered nurses in this process.

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APA Citation:

Informed Consent and the Surgical Patient (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Informed-Consent-and-the-Surgical-Patient/40066

MLA Citation:

"Informed Consent and the Surgical Patient" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Informed-Consent-and-the-Surgical-Patient/40066>




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