Informed consent as respectful communication.
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It is essential that nurses are familiar with the principles and requirements of informed consent. This article examines the rationale and principles behind it and encourages nurses to reflect on how it affects their everyday practice.
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Pelvic examination of women patients under general anaesthesia has long been practised by gynaecologists in order to teach clinical findings to medical students. Although this practice may spare patients discomfort and embarrassment, a recent survey has shown that it should not be carried out without patient consent. Consent, however, is rarely withheld.
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In order for a patient to give an informed consent for a procedure, he or she needs to understand the risks, benefits and consequences of the procedure explained in layman's terms. It is frequently the responsibility of the gastroenterology nurse or associate to expand on the explanation of the gastroenterologist to be sure the patient fully understands the endoscopic procedure he or she is going to have.
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