Informed Consent for the Orthopaedic Surgeon. Issue 7 (July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jildeh, Toufic R.; Abbas, Muhammad J.; Hengy, Meredith H.; O'Brien, Hannah; Gani, G. Sal; Okoroha, Kelechi R.
• Is Part Of: JBJS reviews. Volume 9:Issue 7(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07
• Subjects: Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; General Surgery; Bone Diseases; Joint Diseases; Bones -- Surgery; Joints -- Surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.47
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.21.00018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-9185

Abstract

Abstract : In the United States, orthopaedic surgeons have a legal obligation to obtain informed consent from patients before performing surgery; it is a process that includes a signed written document. There are specific legal requirements that vary somewhat by state but generally include disclosure and documentation of the diagnosis, an explanation of the recommended procedure, a conversation about the risks and benefits of the procedure, and a discussion about alternative treatments. Inadequate disclosure of risks and alternatives is associated with increased indemnity risk. Studies have shown that many consent processes and forms are suboptimal.