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Informed Consent Prior to Surgery: It’s Not Just About Signing a Form
Mar 06, 2017
The project works to enhance the relational and communication skills of clinicians, with a focus on improving the patient care experience and included the participation of surgeons and nurse practitioners in the BCH departments of General Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Urology.
Citation for the Full-text Article
Cohen-Bearak A. Informed Consent Prior to Surgery: It's Not Just About Signing a Form. The Institute for Professionalism and Ethical Practice (IPEP). March 6, 2017.
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