September 14, 2025

Informed consent: is it more than a formality? a quality improvement project in surgical practice.

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Quality improvement project enhanced informed consent processes in surgical procedures, indicating more effective patient education.

Post-intervention, incomplete consent forms dropped from 15% to 0%, showcasing comprehensive documentation improvements.
Patient understanding of informed consent saw notable enhancement, particularly with improved verbal explanations and documentation.
Educational sessions for doctors were pivotal in refining the consenting process, improving patient safety and care.
Implementation of a new consent form following the Plan-Do-Study-Act methodology significantly optimized patient care outcomes.

Altaf et al. (2025) studied this question.

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