PMID: 2487827Jan 1, 1989Paper

Informed consent: every patient's right

Gastroenterology Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
J G Thurlow

Abstract

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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