Valid consent in the acute hospital setting: perspectives of patients and members of the public

• DOI: 10.1007/s11845-024-03658-w
• Publication Date: 2024-04-05T14:01:34Z
• Authors: Živa Kovic; Motheo Kobua; Mary Fogarty; Claire L. Donohoe; Michael E. Kelly; Gerard J. Fitzmau...; Mella Fitzgerald; Paul Zambra; Una Geary; Marie E. Ward
• Keywords: 0302 clinical medicine; Original Article

Abstract Background People who interact with healthcare services have an ethical and legal right to control their own lives, make informed decisions, consent what happens them. For be considered ethically legally valid, three key criteria must met: given voluntarily; people sufficiently of all options; should capacity the decision give or withhold consent. Aim This study set out explore, through use surveys, perspectives patients public in relation Method Surveys were developed for administered paper based (patients) social media (public). Results One hundred forty surveys posted patients, a 38% response rate; 104 responses received from public. Ninety-six percent satisfied that they made was informed; 100% felt had voluntary decision; 98% clinician seemed knowledgeable about procedure. What matters most being risks associated proposed procedure assured whatever choice will receive best care possible. Conclusions The results highlight interesting similarities differences between members thinking possible treatment, surgery, those actually been process past 12 months. Recommendations on basis these findings co-design improvements practices.