Informed consent is a process where a patient voluntarily agrees to participate in a medical study after being informed of all aspects of the study. It protects the rights of both patients and doctors and creates trust between them. An informed consent document should include details about the study purpose, risks and benefits, procedures, participation requirements, and confidentiality guarantees. Not all doctors obtained informed consent properly in past studies.
3. • Informed consent (IS) is the process of a
patient's voluntary confirmation of his consent
to participate in a particular study after he has
been familiar with all aspects of the study .
5. Patients should know
• About the results of the survey;
• On the presence of the disease, its diagnosis and prognosis;
• About the methods of treatment;
• The risk of various treatments;
• Possible options for medical intervention;
• About their possible positive and negative consequences.
6. WHO DID/DID NOT OBTAINED INFORMED
CONSENT
• Dr. johnson and dr. Hirsch obtained informed consent.
• Dr. Band did not obtained informed consenT.
8. WHY INFORMED CONSENT IS NECESSARY?
• To protect rights of both patient and doctor.
• Create awareness
• Create trust between patient and doctor
• Reduces risk of any legal action.
10. HOW WOULD YOU DO IT
DIFFERENTLY?
• Proper procedure
• No hurries in any procedure
11. HOW WOULD YOU DO IT
DIFFERENTLY?
• The document will contain seven points:
• Introduction.
• Why is there a study?
• Are there any dangers that threaten me?
• What are the benefits of doing research?
• How will the research be conducted?
• What will be required of me, and will I be limited in anything?
• Confidentiality guarantees.
