Standard Surgical Consent
The protocol argues that conventional informed consent often becomes a form-signing event rather than a verified understanding process. Many complex-surgery patients do not fully understand or retain information from standard consent discu…
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The protocol argues that conventional informed consent often becomes a form-signing event rather than a verified understanding process. Many complex-surgery patients do not fully understand or retain information from standard consent discussions. Preoperative anxiety, limited health literacy, complex consent documents, language barriers, and rapid decision pressure can impair comprehension. Inadequate consent can undermine autonomy and safety and may have legal consequences.