Abstract
Informed consent in medical practice is a continuing process of communication between the patient and the treating medical practitioner. The legal and ethical implications of this when performing inpatient and outpatient procedures for our patients is evolving as the range, type, and acuity of procedures Interventional Radiologists perform is constantly changing. This article explores current guidelines around the consent process and discusses the role of ward rounds and outpatient clinic, with its implication for consent as our specialty evolves.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 257-259 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs |
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Publication status | Published - Apr 2020 |
Keywords
- consent
- interventional radiology
- IRSA
- RANZCR