First, if a patient does not understand the procedure, risks, or benefits, then he or she should not sign a consent form until he or she understands and accepts the risks. In general, an individual ...

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A survey of patients receiving treatment in a teaching facility found that patients prefer to be informed of trainee participation in their care, and consent rates appear to vary based on scenarios ...

I sat terrified and alone atop a gurney, awaiting the scheduled time for my cystectomy, holding a clipboard with forms to complete as the nurse rushed off to do something else. There was a box to ...