An Analysis of Quality and Timing of Informed Consent for Elective Cesarean Section
Başlık:
An Analysis of Quality and Timing of Informed Consent for Elective Cesarean Section
Yazar:
Ludwig, Elizabeth, author.
ISBN:
9780438132061
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Fiziksel Tanımlama:
1 electronic resource (54 pages)
Genel Not:
Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 79-11(E), Section: B.
Advisors: Vrunda B. Desai Committee members: Seth Gueller.
Özet:
While there has been a shift in the view of informed consent over the past half century from a paternalistic legal protection to a shared decision that supports patient autonomy and the patient-doctor relationship, these theoretical changes have not been successfully operationalized. Repeat Cesarean Section (CS) is a scheduled procedure with a complex risk-benefit profile, and thus is an excellent lens through which to assess the quality and timing of informed consent documents.
A chart review of informed consent documents for repeat Cesarean Section for six weeks from March 20th, 2017 to April 30th, 2017 was conducted (n=62).
While all but one case in the sample had documented informed consent, there were significant differences with regards to documentation of risk and timing. Though bleeding (95%), infection (96%), and damage to adjacent structure (95%) were recorded in almost all cases, other risks such as need for hysterectomy (49%), abnormal placentation (49%), and need for cesarean section in subsequent pregnancy (40%) were documented less than half the time. Other maternal risks and fetal risks were rarely mentioned. Risks were more frequently documented by residents than attending physicians (5.6 v 3.2, p<0.00). Quantitative risk, benefits, and alternatives were never listed. Only 31% of consent forms were signed prior to the day of surgery with consents signed the day of signed, on average, one hour and a half prior to surgery.
New shared decision making models and the use of multi-media technology in conjunction with new Center for Medicare and Medicaid guidelines for informed consent documentation may be a step forward towards improving medical decision making.
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School code: 0265
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